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Reading and Creative Writing are my passions from a very young age. After spending many years of teaching as my profession, finally I am devoting myself to my passions - Poetry, Singing, and Art. I also write short stories, long stories, memoirs, cooking diary...and work on translations of poems from my home-language, Bengali, a regional language in India.

My early years were spent in India, and some later years in the Middle East - finally settled in Toronto, Canada. Writing comes first, but I also learn, practise and enjoy music and art. I am an avid reader from my early childhood - read both classic and modern writers - from Iliad, Odyssey and Shakespeare to P.G. Wodehouse, to Elena Ferrante and Kazuo Ishiguro. The book which is always on my desk is Gitanjali, the collection of spiritual songs by Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel-laureate Poet of India.

Poetry is an expression of thoughts, feelings and reflections. Some of my unique life-experiences get expressed in my poems and short stories. I attempt to express my reflections and thoughts with creativity and depth - poetic flow and elegance are my goals. At present I am working on a memoir which covers my family's history and my life in three different countries with rich and varied cultures.

I write equally in two languages - in English, and in Bengali, which is a regional language in the eastern part of India. I have translated a few famous Bengali poems, mainly by Rabindranath Tagore and Jibanananda Das, in English. My book of translation is available on amazon, being published in August, 2023. In the beginning of 2023, I also wrote a short novel in Bengali, called "Pahar Amay Dake" - it would be "Mountains are calling me" in English. This book has been published in Kolkata, India, by Karukatha Publishers, on my birthday in 2023.

I create videos with my own poems and poems by famous writers, and also create audio-books from English and Bengali literature... created my own channel on You Tube, and uploaded a few songs, rendered by myself.

Channel URL for You Tube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCSzp2aCxzDkxInuHkVU37g

I work on a few forms of rare art - eggshell decorations, copper-tooling and batik are some of them.

Here are the links to my translations of Rabindranath Tagore's Poems:

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/finally_saved_part_1_-_translation_from_rabindranath_tagore_1403729 (Finally Saved - Part 1)

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/finally_saved_part_2_-_translation_from_rabindranath_tagore_________________1403737 (Fianlly Saved - Part 2)

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/finally_saved_part_3_-_translation_from_rabindranath_tagore__1403738 (Fianally Saved - Part 3)

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/freed_from_my_shackles_-_translation_from_tagore_1396721 (Freed From My Shacles)

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/_deception_part_1_translation_from_tagore_1346222 (Deception - Part 1)

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/deception_part_2_-_translation_from_tagore_1346223 (Deception - Part 2)

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/two_birds_-_translation_from_tagore_1334349 ( Two Birds)

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/banalata_sen_-_translation_from_bengali_poem_1316959

(Banalata Sen)

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/the_invention_of_shoes_-_part_1_-_translation_1281715

(Invention Of Shoes - Part 1)

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/the_invention_of_shoes_-_part_2_-_translation_1281717

(Invention Of Shoes - Part 2)

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/_sleeping_beauty_-_translation_from_tagore_1264205

(Sleeping Beauty)

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/_an_ordinary_girl_-_translation_from_tagore_1259833

(An Ordinary Girl)

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/camellia_-_part_1_translation_from_tagore_1349292 (Camellia - Part 1)

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/camellia_-_part_2_translation_from_tagore_1349295

Below is a link to my YOU TUBE Channel. You may subscribe to this channel, where I post recitation of my poems, poems from Rabindranath Tagore, and also songs (rendered by myself) composed by Tagore. Please click on my picture at the bottom of the video - you will find my channel. Channel URL is at the bottom of this post.

Channel URL for You Tube

https://www.youtube.com/@raymalabika

handle: @raymalabika

This link will take you to my channel on YOU TUBE

https://youtube.com/user/raymalabika

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A Memorable Visit To India

Blog Posted:2/23/2023 4:56:00 PM

Dear Poet-Friends,

After almost three years of uncertainty, anxiety and sadness, I am finally spending a winter-vacation in India, in the city - Kolkata - where I was born, and grew up. It is an exciting time for me, staying in a resort - which is called "Institute of Culture" - a place dedicated for international guests, scholars, artists, musicians. I feel so fortunate - to be here and make friends with gifted, passionate people from all around the world. I am particularly thrilled to find a group of young Japanese students learning Bengali. The place is buzzing with cultural activities.

I myself had a few personal goals this time. In my previous blog, I had mentioned a memoir I was writing (in Bengali) - and in the last four months I finally got it done - and found a publisher who agreed to publish my book "Pahar Amake Dake" (Mountains Call Me).

My other goal was to record a few Tagore songs with right accompaniments, in a professional studio. I am so delighted to let you know that I have accomplished recording five songs, which will ultimately be uploaded on You Tube.

Dear Friends, this is why for the last three months I missed sharing poems on Soup, and participating in various themed contests. India at this time is beautiful with mild weather...the place I am staying looks stunning with gorgeous surrounding gardens! I wake up at dawn listening to birds chirping sweetest songs, and sky showcasing a palette of mesmerizing colours. Feel myself fortunate to spend vacation in a place vibrant with art, music, and literature.

That's all for now. I will be back to Canada at the end of February - already missing my children and grandchildren.

Take care, Dear Soupers. Warmest wishes,

Mala

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Valsa
George

Date: 3/25/2023 11:37:00 PM

Hi Mala, glad to know that you enjoyed your vacation in India, your native land and could interact with people from all over the world interested in art and literature. Indeed you have been lucky to have stayed in the 'Institute of Culture'. Hope you are back by now.

Jcb
Brul

Date: 3/16/2023 9:02:00 AM

So lucky you are. You were able to have a communion with nature. I am sure you experienced a sublime healing within you. It's my dream to visit India, too. Sir Aniruddha Pathak and his wife is inviting us to visit Delhi and Baroda. Blessings my friend and welcome back to Soup. You were missed here! Keep your ink flowing again. Hope to see your new poem posted soon. ^____^ JCB

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/17/2023 5:26:00 AM

Dear JCB, Thank you so much for your lovely words - so precious to me. True, I experienced serenity and sublimity around, staying in an Ashram. With that calmness surrounding me, I was able to complete two of my projects, very close to my heart. You won't believe how many exceptional friends I made there! Very glad to know you are planning to visit India - a very warm, different and interesting cultural experience! I am back to Soup - writing gives me immense pleasure and peace of mind! Love and best wishes, Sweet Friend ~ Mala

Susan
Lawrence

Date: 3/14/2023 10:03:00 PM

Dearest Mala, Your journey of the heart and soul resonates with magical nuances of joy and delight and accomplishment. I am so thrilled you could take time to do these things and go inward to allow your voice and heart to speak . Big hugs to you dear one . I look forward to hearing your songs soon . Sending blessings and love , Susan :) xx

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/16/2023 5:30:00 AM

This is the URL of my You Tube channel, Susan. https://www.youtube.com/@raymalabika Songs are in Bengali, but I have some poetry-readings in English. This link will take you to my reading from Tagore's Geetanjali - in English. Love and Hugs! https://youtu.be/x0_bcP8h9fY

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/16/2023 5:26:00 AM

Dearest Susan, Your kindest words bring so much joy and happiness to my mind - I feel inspired with your exceptionally original and creative poems, and also by your loving words. I feel fortunate to meet and get to know the kind and talented friends at this site. Yes, it was a great opportunity for me to spend two months at my birthplace, and also to stay engaged in creative projects. I hope to do so every year from now on, if life permits.Love ~ Mala

I Am
Anaya

Date: 3/14/2023 7:29:00 PM

Namaste` Malabika! Was this a tribute to Rabindranath Tagore, the most famous and beloved poet of India. Malabika my eyes became watery, teary eyed. Thank you for sharing your poem and UTUBE video I was moved by your emotive musical rendering. I am a big fan of yours ~Anaya

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/15/2023 6:53:00 AM

You have already visited my channel, Dear Poetess - feel so excited! I have a few readings/recitations from Geetanjali in that channel. Here is a link: https://youtu.be/x0_bcP8h9fY I have translated some of Tagore's long and short poems, and posted them on my page at Soup. If you are interested, you may find the links with my biography. Some of those poems highlight the status of women in nineteenth century India. Love and hugs, Dear Poet-Sister!

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/15/2023 6:42:00 AM

Namaste, My Sweet friend! My heart starts dancing when you tell me you are my fan!!! This song was written by Rabindranath Tagore for his collection of lyrical poems "Geetabitan" (Garden of Songs). His collection of poems, "Geetanjali" (Offering Of Songs) was awarded Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913. His songs have been labelled as a specific genre - Rabindrasangeet - I am one of those many people who practise them. It's hard to enjoy when the language is unfamiliar! Many many thanks to you. Love ~ Mala

Paula
Goldsmith

Date: 3/13/2023 2:05:00 PM

Congratulations~Job well done. Sounds like your vacation was in heaven. Dreams do come true. I have missed you on Soup. Blessings Always...................

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/15/2023 6:34:00 AM

Thank you so much, Dear Paula. I was in Kolkata, India, for two winter months...and you could rightly say, I was in heaven. The resort or "Ashram" where i stayed, is called "International Institute Of Culture", and it is the most peaceful and inspiring place i have ever found. it thrives with literature, music, art, spirituality! I definitely missed you (Paula), and you, and you - all my poet-friends! Love!

Darlene
De Beaulieu

Date: 3/10/2023 11:48:00 AM

Hello Mala, I will chat with you on soup mail later. Bye for now. Love & Friendship /Darlene/

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/10/2023 12:20:00 PM

Hi Darlene, so good to hear from you! How are you doing, my dear friend? Please send me soup mails - I will look forward to! Love ~ Mala

I Am
Anaya

Date: 3/2/2023 4:59:00 PM

Malabika what exciting news you bring! A vacation like no other and being accomplished! Congratulations! You are blessed, hugs ~Anaya~lovely picture

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/10/2023 12:15:00 PM

Thank you, Dear Poetess-Friend, for your wonderful inspiring message. I am really excited to share my experience with you! It is a blessing to spend a blissful time in a serene and peaceful “ashram” in India. I feel fortunate to complete and get ready for publishing an autobiographical novel in my home-language. The music videos are merely experiments…I should have done this long time ago..it’s a bit late now, my voice is not as strong as it used to be before! If you are interested, I have a You Tube channel… https://www.youtube.com/@raymalabika Posted first video there. Love ~ Mala

Sam
Kauffman

Date: 3/2/2023 11:47:00 AM

Welcome home Mala! You have been missed! So happy you had this magical time in your childhood home! Can't wait to see what flows from your magical pen to enchant us. Best wishes for your projects! Blessing to you dear friend!

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/2/2023 1:21:00 PM

Dear Sam, appreciate your lovely comment. I truly had a magical time - and I feel fortunate to have completed an autobiographical novel which will be ready by April of 2023. A few music videos were accomplished too - my humble dreams! Hope to actively participate in Soup activities soon. Love and best wishes, Dear Friend - you all are my inspiration!

Constance
La France

Date: 2/26/2023 1:37:00 PM

Mala, best of luck with your projects and enjoy your vacation, blessings, Constance

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/2/2023 1:13:00 PM

Thank you, Dear Constance. Really appreciate your kind and beautiful comment.

Anne-Lise
Andresen

Date: 2/24/2023 11:16:00 AM

Enjoy your holiday in your hometown, Mala - You have a lot to tell your children and grandchildren when you get home - Have a lovely weekend - hugs

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 2/24/2023 9:53:00 PM

Thank you so much, Dear Anne-Lise. I have enjoyed quite a lot in this vacation, particularly a mild and pleasant winter... and accomplished a few of my goals. Love ~ Mala

Tom
Cunningham

Date: 2/24/2023 4:07:00 AM

Sounds like you are having an amazing time Mala, enjoy every minute. Tom

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 2/24/2023 9:50:00 PM

Thank you so much, Dear Tom. I am having an amazing time...I have accomplished a few of my goals...particularly publishing a book - it will be out in April, 2023. Best wishes, Tom!

Joanna
Daniel

Date: 2/24/2023 3:23:00 AM

Great! Enjoy your stay, Mala, you have already achieved so much!! Congratulations on your memoir and recording of songs!!

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 2/24/2023 9:37:00 PM

Thank you, Dear Jo. I have many dreams, but not much time, Dear Friend. Many years have gone by!

Unseeking
Seeker

Date: 2/24/2023 12:56:00 AM

Have a great time Mala and don’t forget to visit the lake. Congratulations on publication of your book and uploading songs close to your heart on YouTube. Not many can claim accomplishments equivalent to yours.

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 2/24/2023 9:35:00 PM

Thank you so much, Dear Poet. True, I have a lot of dreams...but not much time to fulfill those dreams. Your lovely comment made me feel very happy. Best wishes ~ Mala

Andrea
Dietrich

Date: 2/23/2023 10:35:00 PM

Wow. You are having the time of your life. How wonderful for you. You should put up links to the songs when they are ready!

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/10/2023 12:17:00 PM

This is the URL for my channel, Andrea. https://www.youtube.com/@raymalabika Posted the first video there. Songs by myself are all in Bengali…but there are some poetry-readings in English.

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 2/24/2023 9:31:00 PM

Yes, Andrea, I was having a fabulous time. Day after tomorrow I am leaving - back to snowy Canada. I would be delighted to put up the links to my songs...but they are all in Bengali. Although in my You Tube channel, I have uploaded some recitations of my English poems, and some of famous English poets. Love ~ Mala

Eve
Roper

Date: 2/23/2023 7:58:00 PM

Dear Mala, tickled you had a wonderful time and sharing some photos with us. Blessings Eve

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 2/24/2023 6:14:00 AM

Dear Eve, Thank you so much. My Book is supposed to be out in April - a dream project. I also enjoy singing Tagore's soulful songs - will put up the links when the songs get uploaded on You Tube. Love ~ Mala

Susan
Ashley

Date: 2/23/2023 7:04:00 PM

Dear Mala, my sweet friend, I have missed your inspiring presence amongst the Soup’s poetry pages, but I am so thrilled to hear of your awesome adventure in Kolkata. What an enriching experience for you! I’m so glad you shared such wonderful details about your trip and your recent accomplishments with us, so fantastic!! Looking forward to seeing you back soon, dear poetess, literary author and musical artist! Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 2/24/2023 6:11:00 AM

Dear Susan, thank you so much for your kindest comments. I stayed here for almost two months, and had such an enormous cultural experience - dream of my life! I would love to share more details and pictures in future! Love ~ Mala

Beata
Agustin

Date: 2/23/2023 6:57:00 PM

Wow! I rejoice with you for your accomplishments! Congratulations. Enjoy your stay in India as you maximize the wondrous opportunities to savour such cultural vacation. Thanks for the update. God bless you.

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 2/24/2023 6:07:00 AM

Thank you, Beata. It is a memorable vacation for me, My Friend - never had time and opportunity to enjoy some of my passions. Best wishes to you.

My Past Blog Posts


Cook With Me - Chapter 2 (Spices, Spices, Spices) Date Posted: 4/1/2024 3:09:00 PM
Mountains Are Calling (Story) - Chapter 4 -Partition Of India - Huge Impact On History Date Posted: 3/24/2024 2:12:00 PM
Cook With Me - Mala's Kitchen (Chapter 1) Date Posted: 3/20/2024 1:05:00 PM
Mountains Are Calling - Chapter 3 Date Posted: 2/17/2024 9:47:00 PM
SECOND CHAPTER Of My Story (Mountains Call Me) - Partition Of India - Huge Impact on History Date Posted: 1/7/2024 4:17:00 PM
Fine Poetry Video-Series Date Posted: 11/28/2023 9:42:00 AM
Translated Story For You, From My Autobiographical Sketches (Chapter 1) Date Posted: 11/21/2023 2:21:00 PM
Delighted To Share - Published A Collection Date Posted: 9/7/2023 10:21:00 AM
Finally The Book Is Here! Date Posted: 5/20/2023 5:29:00 AM
A Memorable Visit To India Date Posted: 2/23/2023 4:56:00 PM
Love To Share Date Posted: 9/3/2022 6:03:00 PM
Few Days Of My Destination March Break Date Posted: 4/1/2022 6:19:00 AM
"Inspired By A Translation" Poetry Contest - Results Finalized Date Posted: 12/12/2021 5:01:00 PM
Gentle Reminders about "Inspired By A Translation" Poetry Contest Date Posted: 12/6/2021 5:16:00 PM
A Few Words About My Contest - Inspired By A Translation Date Posted: 11/9/2021 6:22:00 AM
Translations - Empowering Women In Nineteenth Century India Date Posted: 10/14/2021 3:32:00 PM
"MERSE - Beauty Of Fall" Contest Results Finalized Date Posted: 9/24/2021 5:00:00 PM
MERSE Poetry Contest Date Posted: 8/31/2021 4:07:00 PM
Results Finalized For Contest - A Tender Moment From Childhood Date Posted: 7/1/2021 4:31:00 PM
My "Sunflower" Poetry Contest - A Few Words Date Posted: 5/21/2021 9:34:00 AM
Translations From Nobel-Laureate Poet Of India Date Posted: 4/12/2021 4:20:00 PM
How To Attach Pictures To Your Poems (some helpful instructions) Date Posted: 3/27/2021 3:49:00 PM
My Contest - Moments Of Reflection (Haibun) Date Posted: 3/26/2021 7:36:00 PM
My Contest - I Remember Date Posted: 3/8/2021 4:02:00 PM
An Experience Of Faberge-inspired Rare Eggshell Art (Video) Date Posted: 2/7/2021 6:08:00 PM

My Recent Poems

Date Posted	PoemTitle	Form	Categories
4/14/2024	Whisper	Free verse	rain,
3/30/2024	Voyage	Free verse	inspirational,
3/24/2024	Ordeal Has Begun	Limerick	anti bullying,fun,
3/22/2024	Snow	Personification	snow,winter,
3/19/2024	My Warrior - Legend	Narrative	inspirational,pride,
3/18/2024	Woven Worlds	Other	world,youth,
3/17/2024	Spring Sonata	Free verse	music,spring,
1/22/2024	Spreading Wings	Limerick	love,valentines day,
1/7/2024	Not A Perpetual Dream	Free verse	inspirational,life,
12/26/2023	Pray For A Dawn	Free verse	inspirational,
12/26/2023	Only Good Wishes	Rhyme	uplifting,
12/23/2023	BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS - Shiny New Books	Prose	books,children,
12/21/2023	Opposing Poetry	Free verse	poetry,
12/19/2023	Serious Resolution	Limerick	new years day,
12/16/2023	Holiday Spirit	Rhyme	celebration,holiday,
12/12/2023	Birds Didn't Return Whatever	Free verse	destiny,
12/2/2023	Christmas Memories	Free verse	christmas,memory,
11/27/2023	Winter Sonata	Free verse	snow,winter,
11/27/2023	If It Wasn't For Poetry	Free verse	inspiration,poetry,
11/21/2023	Butterflies Dance To Moon	Free verse	butterfly,moon,
11/17/2023	Beauty Irresistible	Tanka	autumn,tree,
11/11/2023	Mother - POTD	Free verse	dedication,devotion,mothe
11/10/2023	Spooky Night	Limerick	october,
10/30/2023	Knotty	Dodoitsu	love,
10/26/2023	Autumn Glory	Monoku	autumn,tree,uplifting,
10/21/2023	Journal	Dodoitsu	life,memory,
10/17/2023	Born To Write	Dodoitsu	writing,
10/17/2023	Hopeful	Verse	hope,how i feel,
10/14/2023	Watching From a Cliff	Free verse	uplifting,
10/13/2023	Halloween Fun	Rhyme	halloween,scary,
10/10/2023	Rose	Verse	rose,sad,
10/6/2023	House	Free verse	home,house,
9/30/2023	Andrea Bocelli	Clerihew	music,
9/29/2023	If	Etheree	flower,life,
9/22/2023	Fluttering	Free verse	longing,lost love,
9/19/2023	Fall Splendour	Rhyme	autumn,
9/10/2023	Vermillion Twilight	Alliteration	sun,sunset,
9/1/2023	Would You Love Me	Free verse	love,poetry,
8/30/2023	Letter To My Children	Free verse	children,life,
8/22/2023	Gown	Personification	love,wedding,
8/19/2023	Most Beautiful Flower	Free verse	flower,
8/17/2023	Snow Falls Incessant Tableau	Verse	bird,winter,
8/16/2023	Yearn	Free verse	love,sunset,
8/14/2023	An Alluring Flower	Free verse	daughter,dream,flower,
8/10/2023	Princess of Malawa	Couplet	i am,
8/5/2023	Days Lost - A	Prose Poetry	cancer,life,
8/5/2023	Twenty-Five Days - A	Prose Poetry	cancer,life,
8/2/2023	Once-In-A-Lifetime	Limerick	fun,holiday,
8/1/2023	Quest	Tanka	life,
7/30/2023	Poetry	Free verse	poetry,
7/29/2023	Rain - Toronto	Haiku	rain,
7/25/2023	Summer Bliss	Sonnet	nature,seasons,
7/21/2023	Melody	Sonnet	dream,music,
7/17/2023	Never Let Me Go - Kazuo Ishiguru	Monoku	longing,love,
7/16/2023	Fishing Boats On the Beach At Les Saintes - Van Gogh	Monoku	sea,
7/15/2023	To the One I Lost	Free verse	lost love,memory,
7/14/2023	Love Is Blind	Personification	love,rain,
7/13/2023	Meandering Stream	Haiku	lost love,
7/7/2023	Dreamscape	Etheree	beauty,july,seasons,
7/7/2023	Tales of Lost Love	Monoku	lost love,
7/5/2023	Fantasy of a Magical Bird - Story Poem	Narrative	fantasy,music,
7/1/2023	Essence of Dusk	Haiku	ocean,sky,
6/28/2023	Summer Song	Haiku	flower,summer,
6/19/2023	The Sick Child - Art By Edvard Munch	Ekphrasis	girl,heartbroken,
6/11/2023	Leaves Dream	Other	autumn,dream,
6/9/2023	Beauty In Decay	Free verse	dream,life,
5/30/2023	Loneliness	Free verse	depression,lost love,
5/27/2023	A Land of Poetry It Is	Free verse	culture,history,
5/27/2023	Harry Horsman	Acrostic	tribute,
5/27/2023	Whispering a Sigh	Free verse	father,house,
5/25/2023	Dewdrops On Lotus Leaves Potw	Cinquain	life,
5/16/2023	She Stood Alone	Free verse	fate,heartbreak,pain,
5/13/2023	Song of My Heart	Cinquain	life,
5/12/2023	Sunset	Cinquain	love,sunset,
5/7/2023	Little Birdies Flew Away	Free verse	care,children,
5/5/2023	Empty Nest	Sonnet	missing,
5/1/2023	If I Were Your Love	Rhyme	love,pain,
4/29/2023	I Let It Slip Away	Free verse	longing,lost love,
4/25/2023	Whisper	Free verse	nature,rain,wind,
4/21/2023	Letter To My Mother	Free verse	emotions,mother daughter,
4/20/2023	Violin	Free verse	music,uplifting,
4/17/2023	Unfold	Free verse	seasons,universe,
4/15/2023	Stardust	Monoku	dream,inspiration,
4/10/2023	Rain	Verse	rain,
4/10/2023	Staircase	Free verse	father,home,
4/7/2023	I Only Live	Free verse	destiny,love,
4/4/2023	Singing Lass of the Valley	Free verse	bird,fantasy,
3/28/2023	Poverty - Potw	Free verse	poverty,sympathy,
3/25/2023	Can I Catch a Rainbow - Nursery Rhyme	Rhyme	butterfly,rose,
3/25/2023	Ocean	Free verse	ocean,spiritual,
3/24/2023	The Rose Inside My Heart - Mr	Rhyme	fantasy,romantic,rose,
3/22/2023	Nightmare	Free verse	dark,night,
3/20/2023	Spreading Happiness	Acrostic	childhood,dream,happiness
3/20/2023	Music	Free verse	bird,music,ocean,
3/16/2023	Lonely	Free verse	depression,grief,
3/12/2023	Journey of An Inquisitive Worm Nursery Rhyme	Free verse	butterfly,fun,
3/10/2023	Kismet	Free verse	destiny,lost love,
2/5/2023	My Dream Date	Free verse	dream,longing,
1/29/2023	Beautiful	Free verse	beautiful,nature,
1/26/2023	How Do You Feel	Free verse	longing,lost love,

My Photos

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Fav Poems

PoemTitle	Form	Categories
The Last Petal	Free verse	funny love,
Find Me Then	Verse	love,sunset,
The Garden That Lives On	Concrete	garden,
In Your Lockup	Rhyme	cute love,love,passion,
Reflections In Silence - Moon and I	Free verse	analogy,life,philosophy,
Fascination	Verse	happiness,heart,
Separated By a Common Language	Rhyme	america,england,language,
Kaleidoscopic Kite	Personification	life,summer,
One Day Soon	Free verse	hope,love,
My Winter	Free verse	love,passion,winter,
A Writer Born To Create	Free verse	writing,
Gently Now, Gently	Lyric	love,romantic,
The Christmas Gift	Rhyme	christmas,emotions,
There Is a Star With My Name On It	Free verse	desire,hope,night,romanti
Ruin Gazing	Free verse	solitude,
A Christmas Eve Tale	Rhyme	boy,dog,
Painting Love	Sonnet	love,
Imagination	Free verse	analogy,bird,imagination,
The Tempest	Free verse	life,ocean,peace,storm,
Where Do We Poets Go	Free verse	death,life,poems,poetry,p
Silent Blossoms	Verse	nature,silence,
Let There Be Color	Free verse	flower,garden,
Amberina Ballerina	Free verse	destiny,emotions,inspirat
A Dawn Symphony	Sapphic stanza	bird,
A Poem For Michael	Rhyme	abuse,angst,discriminatio
Ode To Mother Ganga	Ode	mother,river,
Raindrops Kissing	Imagism	garden,imagery,spiritual,
The Forest	Free verse	nature,
I Didn'T Know	Rhyme	appreciation,bullying,chi
Poetry: a Profound Sense of Beauty - a Collaboration With Frederic Parker	Free verse	appreciation,beauty,imagi
O April	Free verse	appreciation,april,beauty
Night Sky's Party	Terzanelle	night,sky,
Falling Like Leaves, Again	Acrostic	autumn,memory,romance,sou
A Poem For My Algebra Teacher	Free verse	6th grade,abuse,betrayal,
Dance Party In Summer	Haiku	celebration,dance,summer,
Sunset Tableau	Verse	appreciation,lost love,na
Dancing With Mom	Couplet	analogy,dance,joy,life,lo
It Still Hurts	Free verse	break up,love,love hurts,
The Symphony I Cherish	Free verse	joy,music,wind,
Seasons Serene	Rhyme	seasons,
It Came Upon a Prophecy	Lyric	christian,christmas,jesus
Oh, Autumn	Quintain (Sicilian)	autumn,
The Universe of Creativity, the Poet, and the Poem	Free verse	poems,
Night Light	Free verse	blue,light,loss,moon,nigh
A Zigzag In Autumn	Free verse	autumn,nature,
To My Knees	Lyric	faith,god,prayer,
Along Comes a Flood	Couplet	analogy,desire,imagery,lo
Fantasy Is the Luster of Opalescence	Free verse	appreciation,art,fantasy,
Flipped Hourglass	Rhyme	life,lost,time,
Dreamy Night	Dizain	mom,
That Tiny Spark of Hope	Rhyme	10th grade,11th grade,12t
My Forest of Dreams	Rhyme	blessing,devotion,
To My Future Self	Rhyme	future,
My Visit To Nirmal Hriday	Rhyme	caregiving,dedication,hap
Distinct Ballet	Couplet	butterfly,poetry,upliftin
Dappled Rainbow Hues Upon the Floor	Dizain	family,
Oh, Hello September	Free verse	september,
Showdown At Soup Creek	Rhyme	america,humor,sun,
Women In My Family	Acrostic	blessing,children,faith,f
Ordinary	Free verse	love,magic,mystery,
Silence of a Poet	Free verse	poetry,
Niskriti Translated As Finally Saved	Rhyme	gender,life,women,
Everybody's Going Home	Lyric	loneliness,lonely,longing
Vagabond Dreams	Quintain (English)	appreciation,love,
Summer Lace	Rhyme	beauty,day,love,morning,n
Finding My Muse	Free verse	fantasy,imagery,inspirati
Dream Party At Number 10	Free verse	abuse,america,anger,anxie
Soul Embrace	Free verse	age,child,creation,fantas
When Dewdrops Run Dry	Tanka	flower,love,
The Hint of Autumn	Quatern	august,autumn,color,roman
In Memory	Imagism	grief,
Boyhood	Free verse	addiction,boy,children,co
A Moment In Time	Quatrain	betrayal,heartbreak,
Rapture - Hiku	Haiku	beautiful,emotions,heart,
Take Me To Nirvana	Rhyme	heaven,
That Starry Night	Ekphrasis	art,depression,night,pass
Coming of Age	Free verse	age,health,
Whose Muse Elusive Dew	Rhyme	destiny,life,lost love,mo
Autumn - Constanza	Rhyme	autumn,death,spiritual,
Flight To Midnight	Verse	angel,beauty,death,forgiv
Vase	Rhyme	flower,inspirational,natu
Forgiveness	Free verse	forgiveness,
Be Quiet As Water	Couplet	appreciation,silence,soli
Quest	Rhyme	angst,anxiety,nostalgia,
Phew Nursery Rhyme	Limerick	fun,
Poem On Poetry	Rhyme	poetry,
Portrait	Rhyme	art,perspective,
With Life In Tune	Rhyme	nature,
Letter To My Mother	Rhyme	mother son,
SWEET MAJESTY	Rhyme	beauty,feelings,love,natu
Scent of Solitude	Tanka	seasons,solitude,
Mom's Night Before Christmas	Rhyme	christmas,mother,
Let Us Leave Shadows and Live	Ghazal	life,
I Never Wonder Why I Love You	Romanticism	i love you,love,wife,
Farewell, Mon Amour	Lyric	imagery,lonely,love,
- Bottomless Sorrow -	Free verse	angst,cry,emotions,sad,
Tis You	Idyll (Idyl)	love,romance,
Freedom	Rhyme	anti bullying,conflict,fr
Most Beautiful Christmas Poem	Rhyme	beautiful,christmas,faith
Sand, Sun-Kissed and Sandals	Rhyme	longing,romance,seasons,s

Fav Poets

Poet	Country
Jcb Brul	Korea (South)	Read
Mpho Gift	South Africa	Read
Besma Riabi Dziri	Tunisia	Read
Maureen Mcgreavy	Canada	Read
Jeanne Mcgee	United States	Read
Rhonda Johnson-Saunders	United States	Read
John Watt	United States	Read
Andrea Dietrich	United States	Read
Aditi Mishra	India	Read
Darlene De Beaulieu	Canada	Read
Vijay Pandit	United States	Read
Harry Horsman	Australia	Read
Connie Marcum Wong	United States	Read
Debjani Mitra	India	Read
Mark Toney	United States	Read
Nandita Das	India	Read
Funom Makama	Germany	Read
Silent One	United Kingdom	Read
Anisha Dutta	India	Read
Sam Kauffman	United States	Read
Carol Mitra	India	Read
Constance La France	Canada	Read
Malabika Ray Choudhury	Canada	Read
Susan Ashley	United States	Read
Stephanie Musarra	United States	Read
Sanjay Teli	India	Read
Jonathan Kieller	Canada	Read
Kimberly Sikorski	United States	Read
Ann Peck	United States	Read
Jennifer Fenn	United States	Read
Bob Kimmerling	United Kingdom	Read
Quoth Theraven	United States	Read
Coral Urbina	United States	Read
Michael Ellis	United States	Read
Regina Mcintosh	United States	Read
Snehal Ade	India	Read
Chetta Achara	United States	Read
Paula Goldsmith	United States	Read
Alok Yadav	India	Read
Bill Baker	United States	Read
Susan Lawrence	United States	Read
Paul Callus	Malta	Read
Valsa George	India	Read
Panagiota Romios	United States	Read
Paige Turner	United Kingdom	Read
Krish Radhakrishna	United Kingdom	Read
Maria Fernandez-Garcia	Spain	Read
Hiya Sharma	India	Read
Christina Bowring	United Kingdom	Read
Billie Jama	United Kingdom	Read
Sara Etgen-Baker	United States	Read
Ink Empress	Maldives	Read