Monthly Archives: January 2012

Smiling Thoughts

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

The title is as suggested by ClownRhymes for a poetry contest. This is my personal take on the title which I unfortunately missed out in posting it on time. You can see the chosen three entries here and vote for … Continue reading →

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The origin of Origins

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

Recently I finished reading “Evolution, Religion and the Unknown God” by Georges Van Vrekhem. This is a slightly inspired poem on how Darwin came about publishing the Origin of Species, writing which he once thought was like confessing murder. As … Continue reading →

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Savior

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

Sounds of 2 pm choke my mind It’s too hot; too loud It asks too much Whence there is little to give I sit; cradling a broken heart Bandaging pieces So ruthlessly torn apart Rocking to and fro I pray … Continue reading →

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The Swing

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

The old blue swing in our yard The seat of my daydreams Like a friend turned enemy turned friend It is an ever watchful witness Of my ever changing life.

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Run

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

All that remained To Run and pray. So I ran and I prayed. I called upon the one They’ve named ‘The One’. Unending footsteps, Constant clatter, Murmuring of excited noises; I heard Only that And my heart’s pounding. I ran … Continue reading →

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This weight you took

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

This life Forced! Were you pushed in the midst; or A yesterday’s decision now you live? It weighs on your heart This thorn stuck in your side The unknown driver roots You to that dreaded spot Tears now glisten your … Continue reading →

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Pleasing Verses

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

I have seen him, day and night to wake at random at his desk – to write. He begins, overcome by a wave barraging his mind, his words, his soul. There begins a pile of torn pages burying further few … Continue reading →

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The War World

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

A letter; Lone on the table Fate’s dealt his hand Familiar blue envelopes Fingers tremble; all hearts sank. A whistle in the dark A skip in his step A smile on his lip In love Oh! Fickle love From dusk … Continue reading →

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Watching, Waiting, Wishing

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

I stood still Watching The waves crashing Upon my heart Upon the rocky strand I stood still Could you find me Warmer or cooler The sand beneath Slipping further and further I stood still My mind racing Untangling threads From … Continue reading →

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