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<p align="center" class="Standard" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">MARCH 2024<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p align="center" class="Standard" style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyyGp0m3AtSiYD5-nYyi2wfQHBfhs8iZ7uOO5Xq6V0-kDogRmI3BSrEVQxvKWcX0COxT6mgit3ND79vAHV5sd8GJjdYwrsKF-JFPaFpB0nv6iDCSGriJHHIvXPZDGcCFCFMWYu2u6MUy-x3AJT2DQyTi305cc3W0YGjxKgtctvw4SHpQBTAdgqW8KcPDPM/s609/POET%20OF%20THE%20MONTH%20RICHARD%20DOIRON.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="323" data-original-width="609" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyyGp0m3AtSiYD5-nYyi2wfQHBfhs8iZ7uOO5Xq6V0-kDogRmI3BSrEVQxvKWcX0COxT6mgit3ND79vAHV5sd8GJjdYwrsKF-JFPaFpB0nv6iDCSGriJHHIvXPZDGcCFCFMWYu2u6MUy-x3AJT2DQyTi305cc3W0YGjxKgtctvw4SHpQBTAdgqW8KcPDPM/s16000/POET%20OF%20THE%20MONTH%20RICHARD%20DOIRON.png" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="background: red; color: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif;">NILAVRONILL:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">
Welcome to Our Poetry Archive, dear poet. And congratulations as the poet of
this month. I would like to know your personal views on literature or poetry in
general.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><a name="_Hlk35113441"><b><span style="background: aqua; color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-highlight: aqua; mso-themecolor: text1;">RICHARD
DOIRON:</span></b></a><b><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">First, thank you for giving me this
opportunity to express my views. As to literature, I quit school at a young
age, though I had had very good grades through the early years. One day, having
quit school, I went into the Public Library and chanced on a book by the late
American poet, Sara Teasdale. I was mesmerized by the beautiful writing, with
poetry being concise, expressive to a fault. I wanted to write like that.
Surprisingly, I found that writing was easy for me. I was very creative. It
would merely be a matter of understanding things like meter. And then there
were moments when the poems were spontaneous. I still fail to understand how
some of that is possible; still, literature was to play a significant role in
my life; while never an avid reader, imagery did take me to far and distant
shores, if you will. I was on my way.</span><b><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="background: red; color: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif;">NILAVRONILL:</span></b><span style="color: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">What are the
factors that have influenced you immensely in the growing phase of your
literary life. When, most probably you were not certain of your future as a
poet or writer. Do you think society as a whole is the key factor in shaping up
you as a poet, or your poetry altogether?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="background: aqua; color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-highlight: aqua; mso-themecolor: text1;">RICHARD DOIRON:</span><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Frankly, there is mystery to writing, much as
there would be to any other art form;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
have known musicians who were self-taught who were masterful etc. My situation
was no different. For instance, I was not quite seventeen, when something
prompted me to write a thousand-word letter to the Editor of our local paper,
and not one word was removed or changed. A former teacher sent word that I
could not possibly have written that letter. There would then be a need to categorize
people. Gibran (my all-time favourite writer) noted two different types of
poets: the technical and the inspired. While I was fortunate to develop
technical skills that would not have ever accounted for thousands of
spontaneous poems. Here is another observation, too: people will sometimes ask
when I might have become a poet; the only answer to that is that I was born a
poet, much as artists in other art forms were born to their respective
callings. We all know people who can pluck a guitar and hit the odd note. I am
basically tone-deaf, yet I once sat in the front row of a concert by two men
considered the greatest classical guitarists at the time, Segovia and Montoya,
and I knew magic when I witnessed it. Frankly, I was never unsure of myself as
a writer. I simply wrote, much as I occasionally built a structure that became
my home. I simply went ahead and did it, and that has never stopped. It is very
possible that society helps to shape us in some ways;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>after all, the world is the school, as it
were, and the starting point to writing is somewhere; encouragement by a
specific teacher at age ten or so stayed with me. Mind you, while society may
shape us to some extent, that would not always explain a certain mystery to
which I must allude now and then. I would, however, suggest that my connection
to nature has played a big role in the way I look at the world.</span><b><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="background: red; color: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif;">NILAVRONILL:</span></b><b><span style="color: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Is there
anyone in your life, influenced you personally to develop your literary skills?
Or inspire you to become a poet?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="background: aqua; color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-highlight: aqua; mso-themecolor: text1;">RICHARD DOIRON:</span><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Again, one does not become a poet; one simply is
or is not; I might aspire to piano playing but being tone-deaf would never
allow for that to happen. There have been great men of letters who have picked
up on something relative to me and offered great encouragement, from a
journalism instructor over fifty years ago, to at least three prominent
Canadian poets who both encouraged me and gave me mediums of expression, one
being a publisher of a yearly poetry magazine; that man would send me letters
reminding me to not forget to submit, which was most pleasing to me. I will
always be grateful for such men in my poetic journey. For my part, I have
encouraged numerous aspiring writers as well. But encouragement does not
necessarily make writers, either. One can pick up on technical aspects of
anything but the creative components, that is either inherent in a person or is
not. Some may suddenly write or paint or sing or dance, but if and when that
should happen, it was always there, merely dormant for a spell.</span><b><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="background: red; color: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif;">NILAVRONILL:</span></b><span style="color: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Do you consider
your literary life as an extension of your self-existence? If so, how it is
related with the time around you?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="background: aqua; color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-highlight: aqua; mso-themecolor: text1;">RICHARD DOIRON:</span><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif;">It has long been my belief that, as some are born
to music of to other art forms, I was born to write. It is a must, without
exception. I am my writing and my writing is who and what I am, and locale has
never mattered; I could have been in a quiet setting or a noisy establishment,
when the poem wants to find its place on a page, it finds it; as such, then, I
see myself as a channel. It is never about boasting. Michaelangelo was praised
for sculpting David and said no that was the case: David was inside the stone,
and he had merely chipped the stone away from David. How wonderful!</span><b><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="background: red; color: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif;">NILAVRONILL:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">
According to you, what are the conditions to develop the creative soul of a
poet in general?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We would like to know
from your personal experiences.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="background: aqua; color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-highlight: aqua; mso-themecolor: text1;">RICHARD DOIRON:</span><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">The poet will be a poet no matter what, but I should think
freedom plays a big part in a poet's life,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>though freedom, also, is something implying depth, such as freedom of
mind and of spirit. Often, I have had people insist that one must read
endlessly or practise the craft without halt, but I have read few books and
have written extensively on all sorts of things, though I think of my writing
as spiritual in nature; my themes have consistently been peace, harmony, love,
justice, nature, philosophy. What came first the chicken or the egg? Does the
poet develop a creative soul, or is the soul shaping the poet? I have been
reluctant to call myself a poet at times, simply because I have the words of
Socrates, so long ago, saying that poets often wrote over their own heads. Some
days I struggle to formulate a sentence, but then inspiration hits and I surely
write in a language I do not normally think in.</span><b><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="background: red; color: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif;">NILAVRONILL:</span></b><b><span style="color: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Do you think
in this age of information and technology the dimensions of literature</span> <span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">have been largely extended beyond our
preconceived ideas about literature in general?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="background: aqua; color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-highlight: aqua; mso-themecolor: text1;">RICHARD DOIRON:</span><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">I would tell the writers to write, not to fall victims to fads
or passing fancies. Yes, we do need to keep up with the times, but the
interpretation of that has to be done on an individual basis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the end, the poet walks both a tightrope
and a fine line. He or she is left to decide, pursuant to the depths of
individual callings and attributes.</span><b><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="background: red; color: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif;">NILAVRONILL:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">
As a poet, do socio-economy and politics in general influence your literary
visions? If so how, and if not, why?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="background: aqua; color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-highlight: aqua; mso-themecolor: text1;">RICHARD DOIRON:</span><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Poets are said to be the most quoted of all people, yet they
are often the poorest in the world of art. Not sure exactly why. If one were
trapped in a mindset where economics were the driving force, then I could not
ever imagine being that person, not to say that poets ought not be recompensed
for their work, but that writers always find reasons to write. If anything,
though, the world often rejects its thinkers, in certain ways, as the true
artist will insist on being truthful. Poets, to me, are like journalists, who
have practised balanced journalism. Yes, I would certainly like to see our
poets have better standards of living but I would not endorse the works of
anyone favouring specific groups exclusively above others. As for politics, at
varying levels, sadly we far too often see that at play, and that sometimes
includes politics in the world of art itself.</span><b><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="background: red; color: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif;">NILAVRONILL:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">
Do you consider, your national identity as an important factor to influence
your literary creativity? Is your national identity an incentive for you to
find your own literary voice?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="background: aqua; color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-highlight: aqua; mso-themecolor: text1;">RICHARD DOIRON:</span><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">I am Canadian, but my ancestry is European. I know the price
our Native people have paid thanks to invaders coming here and destroying
entire Nations, cultures, being unjust, despite the fact that without the
generous assistance of Native people, many of my ancestors would not have
survived their first winter here. My Native friends, some of whom have been my
finest teachers (on occasion without speaking a single word), often sign off
with “all my relations,” acknowledging how we are all interconnected. That we
have failed to learn this has been a disaster for us all. As I previously said
I consider myself a spiritual writer, but that would be consistent with Native
Spirituality more than any other influential factors.</span><b><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="background: red; color: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif;">NILAVRONILL:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">
In between tradition and modernism, which one influence you most and why?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="background: aqua; color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-highlight: aqua; mso-themecolor: text1;">RICHARD DOIRON:</span><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Modernism is a term that could have been applied to any and
all successive age, where tradition would be slower to evolve. In my lifetime I
have certainly seen a loss of traditional values, as the pace of “modern”
developments outpaced our abilities to properly process the changes that have
occurred, emphasis placed on economics based on greed and myopic vision, true
visionaries cast aside. When I look at the shape of the world right now, it is
tear-inducing. Humans have now far too often become secondary to machinery. I
rarely go out but I have seen groups, such as families, sit in restaurants,
each one chatting on a smartphone, not with the people supposedly there for
bonding. I want no part of that mindset; when someone drops in on me, I turn
the machinery off. In that sense, I revert to tradition. No doubt, we need to
adapt to certain changes, but that should not imply at the loss of our
humanity.</span><b><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="background: red; color: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif;">NILAVRONILL:</span></b><span style="color: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Do you think
honest literary criticism has much to do with the development of a poet and the
true understanding of his or her poetry?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="background: aqua; color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-highlight: aqua; mso-themecolor: text1;">RICHARD DOIRON:</span><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Well, this is interesting. On whose shoulders does it fall to
offer literary criticism to someone else? Some things are subjective, no doubt.
Occasionally, someone will comment on a poem I have posted and say something
like “this is really good and matches my way of thinking.” Okay, so is the work
actually good or is it about being in agreement with someone else's world
views?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My writing is not to accommodate
any particular mindset. Poems can be simple or very complex, but that falls on
the poets themselves to resolve. Some people can write all the poems they want,
but are they merely writing poems, as some might pluck guitars?</span><b><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="background: red; color: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif;">NILAVRONILL:</span></b><span style="color: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">I would like to
know, whether your contemporaries inspire your writings in any way.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="background: aqua; color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-highlight: aqua; mso-themecolor: text1;">RICHARD DOIRON:</span><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Over the years I have encountered poets whose
works are so special that I'm almost in awe. At the loss of such people, I have
been known to weep. I am always impressed by insightful and forthright writers.
It can take courage to tackle controversy. I greatly admire acts of visible
courage. Do such persons inspire my writing, it is possible; if something
causes me to reflect, that is usually a good thing.</span><b><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="background: red; color: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif;">NILAVRONILL:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">
Do you believe, literature can eventually help people to uplift human
conscience?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="background: aqua; color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-highlight: aqua; mso-themecolor: text1;">RICHARD DOIRON:</span><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">We definitely need our writers and our thinkers. If we have
ever moved ahead, historically, we would have to assign credit to such persons
as have led the way when leadership was needed. When someone reads Desiderata,
for instance, that is something that necessarily prompts the reader to look at
the world through a difference lens. The written word holds a lot of merit in
our world. Online I see countless posts of people promoting quotes made by
historical figures. This shows the social influence of writers and thinkers in
our collective lives.</span><b><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><a name="_Hlk136627968"><b><span style="background: red; color: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif;">NILAVRONILL:</span></b></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk136627968;"></span><span style="color: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Humanity has suffered immensely in the
past, and is still suffering around the world. We all know it well. As a poet
or even as a literary person, how do you foresee the future of mankind?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="background: aqua; color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-highlight: aqua; mso-themecolor: text1;">RICHARD DOIRON:</span><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">This is a tough one. Because I have lived many years and
observed many a development in our world, at present it is difficult to hold a
positive viewpoint on humanity. And here I again refer to the Native outlook I
have grown so fond of admiring: we are all interconnected, but the disconnect
is taking hundreds of lifeforms away from us daily, never to be seen again. We
are part of the whole; we hear of a Sixth Mass Extinction process underway; we
are part of that eco-system; we are told that 50-70% of life forms in the ocean
have been lost, along with equal numbers of land mammals, in the last half
century, so where does that put us if not in a catastrophic scenario?</span><b><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="background: red; color: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif;">NILAVRONILL:</span></b><b><span style="color: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">We are
almost at the end of the interview. I remain obliged to you for your
participation. Now, personally I would like to know your honest opinion about
Our Poetry Archive. Since April 2015 we are publishing and archiving
contemporary world poetry each and every month. Thank you for sharing your
views and spending much time with us.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.15pt;"><b><span style="background: aqua; color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-highlight: aqua; mso-themecolor: text1;">RICHARD
DOIRON:</span><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></b>Well
sir, I have followed your OPA endeavours all along, and the work you do is
remarkable. In my life, I have occasionally organized events of note, and I
know how much effort it took to achieve end results, and that you have been so
consistent in your promotion of poets, your compiling of so much work, this is
nothing short of momentous and monumental stuff. I have benefited from your
publications and generosity on numerous occasions myself and am most grateful
at your generosity and the vision you embody as well. I thank you most
sincerely for all that you do for my fellow scribes. I am now into my sixtieth
year of being published, and I could not think of a better forum for that to
have become a reality. Thank you so much indeed and continued health and
success into the New Year and in your literary endeavours and pursuits.<b><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="Standard" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.15pt;"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1; mso-hyphenate: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US">RICHARD DOIRON</span></b><span lang="EN-US">: <i>work in print 59 years; estimated 1000 poems published
in some 200 anthologies, periodicals, personal books; author of novels,
biographical works, essays, and lyricist. Graduate in journalism and Certified
Lifeskills Coach; work read at the United Nations University for Peace, Costa
Rica; published alongside a dozen Nobel Prize Winners by invitation, including
the Dalai Lama, Nelson Mandela, and Desmond Tutu. Participant in local, national,
and international literary festivals; 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award winner
with World Poetry; 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award with Pentasi B World
Friendship Poetry; 2017 nominated for "There is a Winner in You"
Lifetime Achievement Award with ARTeryUSA, nominated by James Pasqual Bettio,
former senator in the California Senior Legislature. 2019 named World Poet
Laureate by the group Pentasi B World Friendship Poetry. Twice nominated for
Governor-General's Award and the Griffin Poetry Prize. Nominated to the Order
of New Brunswick, 2019. Nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, 2019.</i></span><i><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: 700;"></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.15pt;"><i><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>Our Poetry Archivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07024445167312625370noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352835021458429394.post-78148101037386907002024-03-01T00:01:00.008+05:302024-03-01T00:01:00.145+05:30RICHARD DOIRON<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB5VoH8rstPJ_W5O29SqW6Z5K5WUlmH1KdSWzXVL9XO6qtt-toZOt2UgyO2fCBrwBHY2vaiVCmAHoAWuaHVhtNkYil1y4-NAyAE6W3Cm1NhM7kKjZA9bW84hyphenhyphenMsuAMjntFed3ywEIXYaB005dgv5bIRKQ6-JJwkLJOtHRX_fQCstqbEbTOAEsEQij_tJjO/s600/RICHARD%20DOIRON.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB5VoH8rstPJ_W5O29SqW6Z5K5WUlmH1KdSWzXVL9XO6qtt-toZOt2UgyO2fCBrwBHY2vaiVCmAHoAWuaHVhtNkYil1y4-NAyAE6W3Cm1NhM7kKjZA9bW84hyphenhyphenMsuAMjntFed3ywEIXYaB005dgv5bIRKQ6-JJwkLJOtHRX_fQCstqbEbTOAEsEQij_tJjO/s16000/RICHARD%20DOIRON.png" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20pt;">The Day Of Love And Peace<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">We wanted peace;
the same we sought -<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">revenge but
spelling yet a tomb! -;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">we planted seeds
thus peace we got<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and oh! to see
that "garden" bloom!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Our warring ways
were set aside;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the time had
come for peace to reign,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the fight, at
best, but foolish pride,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">which, truth be
told, gave not a gain.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The peaceful
path the one we chose,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">we took to heart
what saints had said:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">found far and
wide the scent of rose<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the day that
love and peace were wed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20pt;">There Is Hope<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">There is hope to
build upon<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">When there's
love to reach us all<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Morning comes
and brings the dawn<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Life itself that
makes the call<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">All we need for
peace to reign<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">All we need to
reach that goal<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Is to think and
entertain<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">How each
neighbour has a soul<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Sacred truths
are not on hold<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Heaven high
that's made it clear<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Love is key
we've all been told<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And the reason
that we're here<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20pt;">This Dream Of Mine<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I long have had
a dream of peace<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">That comes both
day and night<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">A dream that
simply will not cease<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">With no one seen
to fight<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I long have had
a dream of hope<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">It's what I
visualize<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I see it through
a telescope<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">That reaches
paradise<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I long have had
a dream of love<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">That's clear as
anything<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">A world devoid
of push and shove<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">A world that's
heard to sing<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I long have had
this dream of mine<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">That now I share
with you<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Come take my
hand we'll form a line<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And make this
dream come true<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20pt;">When It's Peace At Last<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">When it's peace
at last we will view the past<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">with the sorrows
that were sown<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and we'll sing
as one for a job well done<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">with a strength
to shatter stone.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Put an end to
war we will fight no more<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and the future
will be free,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and the land
will ring with that song we sing<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">with its lease
on liberty.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">From the grips
of hell seen our numbers swell<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">as we take our
rightful place,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">every member
sold on the tale that's told<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">of a single
human race.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20pt;">What Cause For Fear<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">We dare to dream
the dreamers that we are,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">who'd dwell no
less than on the distant star<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">perchance we
could, perchance a magic made<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the Universe
that blessed the escapade.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">What limits are
the mind has put in place -<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">no rainbows
there for anyone to chase -<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and what a
shame, reviewed the past and all,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">this very spot
one time the port of call...<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Gone back in
time to treks of yesteryear,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">what else but
dreams projected someone here!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Precision now
the tools we have in hand,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">what cause for
fear the far and distant land?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -0.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28pt;">RICHARD DOIRON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">RICHARD DOIRON</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">: <i>work in print 59
years; estimated 1000 poems published in some 200 anthologies, periodicals,
personal books; author of novels, biographical works, essays, and lyricist.
Graduate in journalism and Certified Lifeskills Coach; work read at the United Nations
University for Peace, Costa Rica; published alongside a dozen Nobel Prize
Winners by invitation, including the Dalai Lama, Nelson Mandela, and Desmond
Tutu. Participant in local, national, and international literary festivals;
2012 Lifetime Achievement Award winner with World Poetry; 2017 Lifetime
Achievement Award with Pentasi B World Friendship Poetry; 2017 nominated for
"There is a Winner in You" Lifetime Achievement Award with ARTeryUSA,
nominated by James Pasqual Bettio, former senator in the California Senior
Legislature. 2019 named World Poet Laureate by the group Pentasi B World
Friendship Poetry. Twice nominated for Governor-General's Award and the Griffin
Poetry Prize. Nominated to the Order of New Brunswick, 2019. Nominated for a
Nobel Peace Prize, 2019.</i></span><i><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.15pt;"><i><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><br /><p></p>Our Poetry Archivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07024445167312625370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352835021458429394.post-67316577837896514642024-03-01T00:00:00.101+05:302024-03-01T00:00:00.679+05:30VALSA GEORGE <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuys5gAn-Hs8VLy-ukCw8GLX-C6Te3AjPkGlTaXvgN8RqID6xIHU7EuefUtWi1NsRV4Mr2igBtws10xb3KbVfFXyh3Xz3XlMR8tPZcrXw1chvyRHyjbZF98XVujC0o7qvVmSsTUVOPP5Uqa2Pm3wEMj5ii9OfZPnsUaS22mTp3_bPLBPdTHfTSoQkJd-vx/s600/VALSA%20GEORGE.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuys5gAn-Hs8VLy-ukCw8GLX-C6Te3AjPkGlTaXvgN8RqID6xIHU7EuefUtWi1NsRV4Mr2igBtws10xb3KbVfFXyh3Xz3XlMR8tPZcrXw1chvyRHyjbZF98XVujC0o7qvVmSsTUVOPP5Uqa2Pm3wEMj5ii9OfZPnsUaS22mTp3_bPLBPdTHfTSoQkJd-vx/s16000/VALSA%20GEORGE.png" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Martyred For Freedom<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">What crime did
Masha do to brutally beat her to death?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Rapists, rogues,
and robbers roam scot-free.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">But Masha was
callously put to death!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">This woman
wished everyone to walk in dignity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">She saw her
sisters bound with crude fetters.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Her spirit
rebelled against all man-made manacles,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">That bound not
their hands and legs, but mind and body,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">While they
longed to dance with abandon.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">This pretty girl
of Iran had brains to think.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">She knew the
many restrictions imposed,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Would strangle
and cripple the fair sex.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Her rebellious
mind revolted,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">When women had
to cover their heads with hijab,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And wrap
themselves in several folds of linen. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">She saw in their
faces, the grimaces of tormented fear.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Allegedly she
was arrested for violating Iran’s ‘modesty code.’<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The fanatics
thought that with her death,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The clamour for
freedom would die down.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">But it got
blazed fierce and now thousands join,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Pledging their
solidarity to Masha, drawing inspiration from her.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Again, their
shrieks for freedom cannot be stifled or silenced.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In cloistered
darkness, they wait, hoping for a bright sunrise.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">They hope to see
the rise of a girl child, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">From the abyss
of an extinguished millennial flame!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">A Bird That Cannot Fly<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Confined within
the rusty iron bars,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Grounded
eternally to hop and trip,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Wishing to fly
into Heaven’s starry bower,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">A bird beats her
wings in vain,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Voicing her
anguish in tremulous trills.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">There is hunger
at every tip of her feather,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To fly and
flutter through the pathless air,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Piping melodious
tunes to drown the earth,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Seeing lands
never eyed by anyone before<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Nursing her
dreams, she beats her wings again,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To reach a place
where the soul sings.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Alas! The
clamour of her beating resounds,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And she falls
asleep exhausted!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In her sleep,
her desires limp back, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">She dreams of
shooting into higher altitudes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Becoming a speck
among fleecy clouds.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">But she knows
the sky that stretches limitless,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Is a premise far
beyond her reach.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">As she sees
birds in flock flying away <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To seamless ends
sculpting sweet images, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In her vision,
she beats her wings again, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To feel tired
and feeling tired to fall asleep,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And in sleep to
dream again of soaring free! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">When Shall We Soar To Freedom <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Thud of military
boots over cobbled streets,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Thundering
symphony of enemy tanks,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Deadening sound
of gun shots,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Hearts frozen
numb through fears,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Packs of wolves
springing on innocents, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Bodies mangled
by terrorist shells, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Snuffing out the
dreams of children<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Pushing elders
to live in eternal horror. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Life, threatened
by night curfews, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Freedom of
expression, banned,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Life, steeped in
darkness and bound by manacles!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Here, we are
like insects trapped and stuck in a spider web,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">By a hungry
arachnid, helplessly awaiting our fate.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Shackles cripple
us, we are eternally trapped. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Before darkness
closes in, let us strive hard for peace.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">We need a new
world, where we can live free,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And unchain the
gates setting free our captive spirits.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">How we dream of
a time with no hatred or war<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">But peace, love,
and freedom for all.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Where men of all
caste and creed live in harmony<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Breathing free
air and having the freedom to walk and talk.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To be like
birds, to spread our wings and ride upon the wind,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Ride to seamless
heights of joy and Freedom!</span><b style="text-align: center; text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;">VALSA GEORGE</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">VALSA GEORGE</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"> <i>is a retired
professor from Kerala. After her successful career as a teacher, she took to
poetry. She writes on a wide spectrum of topics spanning Nature, Love, Human
relations et al. She has authored over 1500 poems in varied poetic forms which
she regularly posts in international poetry websites, reputed journals, and
literary publications. She has four anthologies in her name - Beats, Drop of a
Feather, Rainbow Hues, and Entwining Shadows - the latter two available on
Amazon.com. One of her poems ‘A space Odyssey’ has been included in the CBSE
syllabus (Rain Tree Course Book by Orient Black Swan) for the 8th grade
students in India from the year 2018. Another poem ‘My Fractured Identity’ is
prescribed for the undergraduate students (Voyagers) in Philippines</i></span><i><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p></p>Our Poetry Archivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07024445167312625370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352835021458429394.post-89959999449285983072024-03-01T00:00:00.099+05:302024-03-01T00:00:00.798+05:30TIL KUMARI SHARMA<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfGKKyy7ea0DpvMWPz3trJUCApgr_kFhxOMDdN-iGfTc5HVS7QoBb0FEOKu0Lqu0wmXoBReu32UCe2EOg3W0uF0su55i8tCpHuvsyZcxURFCgihSw-mdELqfP0LhhioobA7VVkUeTtb7zaIe1YTbZ2xF-DEFGBmWm2eBaf_WspODbCEw45hQlDlQs3LduZ/s600/TIL%20KUMARI%20SHARMA.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfGKKyy7ea0DpvMWPz3trJUCApgr_kFhxOMDdN-iGfTc5HVS7QoBb0FEOKu0Lqu0wmXoBReu32UCe2EOg3W0uF0su55i8tCpHuvsyZcxURFCgihSw-mdELqfP0LhhioobA7VVkUeTtb7zaIe1YTbZ2xF-DEFGBmWm2eBaf_WspODbCEw45hQlDlQs3LduZ/s16000/TIL%20KUMARI%20SHARMA.png" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Flight of Freedom<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The high flight in life<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With ethical feathers and fresh air<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Environment of heaven<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Imagination of creativity<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Having no restriction<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The life of pleasure and high justice<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My joy of court with voice of equality.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Equal living with freedom<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No boundary in border<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Equal human exists.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The freedom of smile and laughter<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dreams daily of equal leading.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Pleasure Of Liberty<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>High joy in free notions<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Consciousness leads world.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No gender biases<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No inferiority plays in my soul.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Confidence and joy<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From the heart of creativity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Humanity and equality<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do not discriminate about gender and
religion.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All have same notion of humanity<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Love and kindness lead earth.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is joy of loyalty.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Freedom of justice<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can establish there<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">As poet of human
sound for justice.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Home Of Emancipation:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My love to have no restriction<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My arm to lead with ethical human.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Discipline is in freedom.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is free feather.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Free living is justice.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Restriction is cage.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My art is my home.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can express anything in sound.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Silence is blessed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I like to bring justice for all.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Poor and rich are equally born.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is justice of court.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My freedom is in truth not in falseness.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;">TIL KUMARI SHARMA<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">TIL KUMARI SHARMA:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"> <i>Internationally
renowned Poetess Til Kumari Sharma was born in Paiyun 7- Hile, Parbat, Nepal.
She is pursuing a PhD in English from Singhania University in India. By
profession, she is an English teacher. She has published more than thousands of
poems, some essays, stories, articles and other literary writings in the national
and international newspapers, magazines, groups and anthologies over the world.
She achieved awards, certificates, accolades, honors and diploma from different
organizations in recognition of her brilliant literary works. She is Guinness
World Holder poetess.</i></span><i><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><br /><p></p>Our Poetry Archivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07024445167312625370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352835021458429394.post-62812571990049902962024-03-01T00:00:00.097+05:302024-03-01T00:00:00.678+05:30TAGHRID BOU MERHI<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbmIFRQbTp6WxftVMbPDBWsy-2fOHNQU_zRR8EJk9nchFPuIjr7MaAZkiHWdr8F54-bL5NkWi1ArroOMdFyQb6Dm0_1VxeHb-MU6DLRoWr62xFypd7ULuvStomieIVKxtwf7pyhwKpNJDbfZKzjNh3AQzAWV-pTQdXZJ0u8aihxb3SkTWIHTw3CPsnNSmD/s600/TAGHRID%20BOU%20MERHI.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbmIFRQbTp6WxftVMbPDBWsy-2fOHNQU_zRR8EJk9nchFPuIjr7MaAZkiHWdr8F54-bL5NkWi1ArroOMdFyQb6Dm0_1VxeHb-MU6DLRoWr62xFypd7ULuvStomieIVKxtwf7pyhwKpNJDbfZKzjNh3AQzAWV-pTQdXZJ0u8aihxb3SkTWIHTw3CPsnNSmD/s16000/TAGHRID%20BOU%20MERHI.png" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 36.0pt;">TAGHRID BOU MERHI<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Freedom For All!<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In realms where
liberty's song does soar,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">A chorus for the
oppressed, going strong<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Through fields
of hope, where enthrall dreams<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Resides the
anthem, freedom for all.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Boundless skies
whisper tales untold,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Where every
spirit, bold and brave<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Dances in the
light of equal grace,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">A sacred space,
a symphony of rights.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">No barriers
stand, no chains to bind<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Hand in hand, a
united band<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">For in the heart
of justice's call and right<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Echoes the
promise, freedom for all.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">No color, no
divide, no creed, no racism<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In the tapestry
of humanity, we confide<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">A tapestry woven
strong and prominent<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Threads of
compassion, freedom for all.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Let prejudice
fall, let kindness reign<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">As we embrace
the anthem, freedom for all<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In the symphony
of life's grand<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">May echoes
resound, freedom for all.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Gift Earned!<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Freedom, a
beacon in the human heart<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">A vital part, a
tapestry woven<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">It's the right
to speak, to dream, to be<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">A melody of
choice, harmonious and free.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In autonomy's
embrace, true power lies<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">An open sky
where flies every spirit<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">No limits
thrall, no shackles bind<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Freedom's dance
is universal for all.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To grasp its
meaning, a quest profound<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">A journey where
equality is crowned<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">It blooms in
hearts that choose to withstand<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">For the common
land, justice and love.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">It's not a gift
bestowed, but earned<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Because it is a
human right<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">By
understanding, call, and the respect<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Every soul can
rise, obtain freedom for all.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Freedom, Where They Belong!<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In God's design,
a gift bestowed,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Freedom's seed
sowed in every soul<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Yet shadows cast
by greed's cruel art<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Tear lives
apart, enslave the free.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Unliberated
hearts yearn to soar<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Chained by
greed, they ache for more<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Evil's whispers,
a darkened song<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Drowning rights,
which must be given.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">But freedom's
flame can't be denied<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">It's not a
demand, but a human right<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">A birthright
etched in every being<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Unveiled through
seeing, since forever.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">No tyrant's
grip, no cruel decree<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Can quell the
call for liberty<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In every heart,
the right takes flight<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">A guiding light,
a sacred beacon.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;">TAGHRID BOU MERHI</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">TAGHRID BOU MERHI: </span></b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">She is a Lebanese
multilingual poet, writer, journalist and translator living in Brazil. She has
authored 17 books and translated 22 books to date. She is an active member of
various literary and creative platforms and editor of 8 Magazine Arabic. She is
advisor to the International Union of Arab Intellectuals, in the Media
Authority for Translation Affairs and advisor to the countries Al-Sham literary
platform for literary translation. She is an advisory member among ten
international poetry consultants chosen by Chinese media giant CCTV. She IS
international ambassador for the organization of creativity for peace London.
Her writings are part of several national and international magazines,
newspapers, journals and anthologies. Her poems have been translated into 47
languages. She has won many awards for her write-ups. She speaks five
languages.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><br /><p></p>Our Poetry Archivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07024445167312625370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352835021458429394.post-55722815750661666602024-03-01T00:00:00.095+05:302024-03-01T00:00:00.554+05:30SUNIL KAUSHAL<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQkNYyMk8h0HwRgHq41QCYAGlG9t8MfECndtokrZrhiOJsD9MrQFzjwEda4m0rTz742qJOqpl64ycIJepIKKKWmvR-DtpXuvYGdFNyoCoKEOtsieL4cBLGC_wRdwXTGyZUR_CJGtVY7_Tea4e_r0YffivUf4p9a3luhUpVWUfoYLxcRArT16VCZkJ82G7i/s600/SUNIL%20KAUSHAL.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQkNYyMk8h0HwRgHq41QCYAGlG9t8MfECndtokrZrhiOJsD9MrQFzjwEda4m0rTz742qJOqpl64ycIJepIKKKWmvR-DtpXuvYGdFNyoCoKEOtsieL4cBLGC_wRdwXTGyZUR_CJGtVY7_Tea4e_r0YffivUf4p9a3luhUpVWUfoYLxcRArT16VCZkJ82G7i/s16000/SUNIL%20KAUSHAL.png" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Freedom For
All <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Entering life, foetus freed from the womb, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">fleeing from life, the dead enter the tomb.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Infant free in the warmth of the mother <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">adolescents chafe at the bit, chasing
another<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">each seeks freedom, the double-edged
sword<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">that fickle mistress, soon gets bored. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The prisoner looking out of bars <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">strains to glimpse the sky and stars, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">the soldier wedded to fiery arms <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">dreaming of his new bride’s charms. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Patriots fight for the country’s freedom, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">refugees seek freedom in any fiefdom. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">How the caged canary, flutters to fly <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">when orphans seek a patch of the earth to
lie. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The child to just be himself <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">the adult thrilled at freedom with coming
of pelf;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">each thinks freedom will bring total joy <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">that soon becomes just another old toy. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The artist yearns a sky to paint upon <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">wield the wind carving chiffon mists at
dawn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Books to gain freedom from ignorance<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">students seek respite from a life rigorous.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The jobless hunt work of any kind <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">workers craving rest, body and mind. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Deliverance from the brothel? Wonders the
whore<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">wishes to live, a single dream at core. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Privileged feminist, the freedom she grabs <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">deprives many covered in rags. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Freedom- a servant loyal? Will anyone
pledge <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">each moment balancing on a razor’s edge?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">One who’s lived through every form <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">emerged victorious through every storm <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">the soul ascended free of rebirth,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">having done with living all on earth. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 8.0pt;">Copyright@Dr
Sunil Kaushal <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Freedom Raga
<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">What is the way to live?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">In a box? In freedom? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Hedged by barbed wire fences <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">political social religious
nationalist,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">age color caste gender-biased? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">I’d rather draw my own parameters <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">create a box my own,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">fit a square into a round hole<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">severe shackles binding my soul. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">What is the right way to live?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">In a box? In freedom? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">I’d rather spurn ideologies obsolete<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">transcend values that no longer stood <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">for mankind’s collective highest good <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Listen to that voice burning my
innards<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">screaming to be heard <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">rebalance and heal my world, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">my narrative and power reclaim <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">disseminate freedom to those <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">unable to do the same? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">What is the right way to live?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">In a box? In freedom? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The heart missing beats<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">lungs wheezing<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">in the throes of a dying democracy <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">strangulating freedom? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">What is the right way to live?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">In a box? In freedom? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">I want to moult my skin<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">recoiling in revulsion,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">rebel against jumping<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">through hoops, a circus monkey, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">running rat races buying and selling. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Own moments not money stagnating in banks <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">let my acquisitions be the joys I collect
in a day <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">not accounts reflecting how my balance
sways <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">meet my own standards of approval<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">live life nurturing joy, not laws primeval.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">What is the right way to live?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">In a box? In freedom? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">I want my intelligence seen in ways other
than<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">a few words certified by an ignoramus
chancellor <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">have a job that flows my cup over the brim <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">than one with an assured pension. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Open arms wide,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">seek and embrace all of life <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">sing the bulbul’s song dance in abandon <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">free to just be <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">break out of the cage a bird of the skies <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">love like a child learning joyously <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">flourish and thrive. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">What is the right way to live?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">In a box? In freedom? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">As the axis in life’s wheel can I lead? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Divorce all that kills my spirit <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">with endless do’s don’ts ifs and buts. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Bear a child if and when I want to<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">not because my age<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">or my diminishing ova dictate. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">For crumbs off the patriarchal table<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">not have to beg or crawl <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">be a woman<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">still have it all? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 8.0pt;">Copyright@Dr.
Sunil Kaushal<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">A Brave New
World <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">A brave new world <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">I keep resolving to make <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">within myself <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">where I seek not <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">myself through others <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">not judged <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">black or brown <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">young or old <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">where caste<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">trips not my steps <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">hurrying to catch up with life <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">fleeing from my grasp <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">through gnarled fingers of time <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">where time and space<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">are no constraint <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">to flights in freedom. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Ah! to have been born free <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">to live freely <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">to love freely<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">to pierce the skies <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">with free expressions <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">hearing echoes of my song mingle<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">with the music of the universe <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">-wave upon wave <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">-ringing in the cosmos <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">-free of all emotions <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">-no stormy passions<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">free of bondage <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">born free! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 8.0pt;">Copyright@Dr.
Sunil Kaushal <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;">SUNIL KAUSHAL</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">Awarded author Dr. <b>SUNIL KAUSHAL</b>, <i>studied
in schools all over India, her father having been an army officer. Her nomadic
life, visiting and living in new towns every 2 years, has been very
interestingly chronicled in her debut book of memoirs, Gypsy Wanderings &
Random Reflections, which was awarded the Nissim Award by the prestigious
International poetry group, The Significant League, in the non-fiction category
for ‘exquisite prose’. She attended college at one of the most prestigious
colleges, Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow, India. Later she went on to doing
her medical studies at Govt. Medical College, Amritsar, India, followed by 40
years of practice in Obstetrics-Gynaecology at Jalandhar, Punjab. Although she
has been writing sporadically since her childhood, her writings were carefully
tucked away from the public eye. At age 70 she learnt to use a computer and
started writing full time, sharing her poetry and prose online. She is
pleasantly surprised to discover the poet and writer in her being recognized,
every time she wins an award. This trilingual writer writes in English, Hindi
and her mother tongue Punjabi, which she has never studied but is self-taught.
Published in a number of National and International anthologies and magazines,
some of her poems have been translated into French, German, Greek, and Chinese.
Her writing is mostly woman-centric, romantic, sensuous, poems about
marginalized people. She also writes philosophical, spiritual, besides humorous
poetry. </i></span><i style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Her love for life keeps her
vibrant and active which reflects in her writings.</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p></p>Our Poetry Archivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07024445167312625370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352835021458429394.post-83974789959110034802024-03-01T00:00:00.093+05:302024-03-01T00:00:00.797+05:30STRIDER MARCUS JONES<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtvK3xyJcktP9dfpwTlxprwKS3Ne8FWIJHH4ZyiQvAhrbWYdwAu4Q8DnJGT8uXC01OoBZbqqSmIri_ythRJ_CqKu0NTk8ruQ9FIRUdR_lZx_PRZlRBqH3ETBAAnCEgbalbkvjHbm7ZpLOiObUCe4fVoa_XMvm0gZ9HOJQZOkDnwpG5IDT6F9pn59RbiEXq/s600/STRIDER%20MARCUS%20JONES.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtvK3xyJcktP9dfpwTlxprwKS3Ne8FWIJHH4ZyiQvAhrbWYdwAu4Q8DnJGT8uXC01OoBZbqqSmIri_ythRJ_CqKu0NTk8ruQ9FIRUdR_lZx_PRZlRBqH3ETBAAnCEgbalbkvjHbm7ZpLOiObUCe4fVoa_XMvm0gZ9HOJQZOkDnwpG5IDT6F9pn59RbiEXq/s16000/STRIDER%20MARCUS%20JONES.png" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Lothlorien<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">i'm come home
again<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">in your
Lothlorien<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">to marinate my
mind<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">in your words,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and stand behind<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">good tribes
grown blind,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">trapped in old
absurd<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">regressive
reasons<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and selfish
treasons.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">in this cast of
strife<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the Tree Of Life<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">embraces
innocent ghosts,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">slain by
Sauron's hosts;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and their
falling cries<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">make us wise<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">enough to rise<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">up in a
fellowship of friends<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">to oppose
Mordor's ends<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and smote this
evil stronger<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and longer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">for each one of
us that dies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">i'm come home
again<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">in your
Lothlorien,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">persuading<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">yellow
snapdragons<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">to take wing<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and un-fang
serpent krakens,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">while i bring<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">all the races<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">to resume<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">their bloom<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">as equals in
equal spaces<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">by removing<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and muting<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the chorus of
crickets<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">who cheat them
from chambered thickets,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">hiding
corruptions older than long grass<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">that still fag
for favours asked.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">i'm come home
again<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">in your
Lothlorien<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">where corporate
warfare<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and workfare<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">on health<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and welfare<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">infests our
tribal bodies<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and separate
self<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">in political
lobbies<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">so conscience
can't care<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">or share<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">worth and
wealth:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">to rally drones<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">of walking
bones,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">too tired<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and uninspired<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">to think things
through<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and the
powerless who see it true.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">red unites, blue
divides,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">which one are
you<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and what will
you do<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">when reason decides.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">It's So Quiet<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">it's so quiet<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">our eloquent
words dying on a diet<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">of midnight
toast<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">with Orwell's
ghost-<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">looking so
tubercular in a tweed jacket<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">penciling notes
on a lung black cigarette packet-<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">our Winston,
wronged for a woman and sin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">re-wrote history
on scrolls thought down tubes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">that came to him<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">in the Ministry
Of Truth Of Fools<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">where conscience
learns to lie within.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">not like today<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the smug-sly
haves say and look away<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">so sure<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">there's nothing
wrong with wanting more,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">or drown their
sorrows<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">downing bootleg
gin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">knowing
tomorrows<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">truth is paper
thin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">at home<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">in sensory<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">perception<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">with tapped and
tracked phone<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the Thought
Police arrest me<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">in the corridors
of affection-<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">where dictators
wear, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">red then blue,
reversible coats<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">in collapsing
houses, all self-made<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and self-paid<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">smarmy scrotes-<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">now the Round
Table<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">of real red
politics<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">is only fable<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">on the pyre of
ghostly heretics.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">they are rubbing
out<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">all the
contusions<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and solitary
doubt,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">with confusions<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and illusions<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">through wired
media<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">defined in their
secret encyclopedia-<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">where summit and
boardroom and conclave<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">engineer us from
birth to grave.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">like the birds,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">i will have to
eat<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the firethorn<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">berries that
ripen but sleep<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">to keep<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the words<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">of revolution<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">alive and warm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">this winter,
with resolution<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">gathering us, to
its lantern in the bleak,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">to be reborn and
speak.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Pyramid Prison<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">in detritus
metronomes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">of human
habitation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the ghost of
Shelley's imagination<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">questions the
elemental,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">experimental<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">chromosomes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and ribosomes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">of DNA,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">reverse
engineered<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">that suddenly
appeared<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">as evolution
yesterday.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">her monster
mirrors dark wells<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">of monsters in
our smart selves,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the lost
humanity and oratory<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">that fills
laboratory<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">test tubes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">with fused<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">imbued<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">genes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">to dreams<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">of flat forward
faster<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">distinction<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">to disaster<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and barbarism's<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">ectopic
extinction. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">this is our
pyramid prison,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">where all souls<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and proles<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">climb the
debased<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">opposite steps
of extremism,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">like Prometheus
Unbound,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">defaced<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">sitting around<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the crouching
sphinx<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">abandoned by
missing links.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">free masons of
money and wars,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">warp the alter
of natural laws,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">so reason
withers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and wastelands
rust-<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">no longer rivers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">of shared
stardust<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">in the equal
symphony of spheres<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">in space,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">filling our ears<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">with subwoofer
bass,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">definitive<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">primitive<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">medieval<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">evil<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">waste.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">This Is The Field<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">this is not the
field<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">for truth to
grow in.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">it's furrowed
lips are sealed<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">with knowing<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">nothing can sing<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">in the wrong
wind.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the crop is
stunted<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">self expression
blunted<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">opinion gagged<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and head sagged<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">waiting for the final
blow<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">from the
farmer's shadow.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the field hands<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">cut to His
commands<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and every
leathered face<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">has served in
it's place<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">like all the
others, for centuries<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">in these peasant
penitentiaries,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">without bolting<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">or revolting<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">in union, except
for Loveless's Tolpuddle few,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">who knew what to
do<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">but were jailed,
or transported<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and thwarted.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">this is the
field<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">to refuse to
yield<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">in. at Peterloo,
sabres slit gullets,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and now, tear
gas and rubber bullets,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">try to abolish
workers’ rights,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">but our
solidarity is stronger and fights.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">We Move The Wheel<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">we move the
wheel<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">that turns
through each mistake,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">giving motion<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">to the roles we
chime<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">until both
trickle out of time<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">like brittle
steel<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">that rusts and
breaks<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">into lapsed
devotion.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">less, or more,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">you imagined it
was sure<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">sharing the road<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">with you,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">treading under
dark, grey and blue<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">sky, wondering
where it went going<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">to unfold<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">in fates wind
blowing<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">fondling your
full face<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">to some
top-to-bottom place.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">we have moved
the wheel,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">only to reveal<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">our high
Metropolis<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">is still the
same Acropolis<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">of extremes and
obscenes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">spreading
gangrenous genes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">we have
separated Dream from Time<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and live in
mirages<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">like Bacchus and
Libera<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">duped in an era<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">condoning crime,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">altering the
images<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">of it's
illustrious self<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">stealing the wealth<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">of massed,
divided synergies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;">STRIDER MARCUS JONES</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">STRIDER MARCUS JONES </span></b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">– is a poet, law
graduate and former civil servant from Salford, England with proud Celtic roots
in Ireland and Wales. He is the editor and publisher of Lothlorien Poetry
Journal. A member of The Poetry Society, his five published books of poetry
reveal a maverick, moving between cities, playing his saxophone in smoky
rooms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His poetry has been published in
numerous publications including: Dreich Magazine; The Racket Journal;
Trouvaille Review; dyst Literary Journal; Impspired Magazine; Our Poetry
Archive; Melbourne Culture Corner; Literary Yard Journal; The Honest Ulsterman;
Poppy Road Review; The Galway Review; Cajun Mutt Press; Rusty Truck Magazine;
Rye Whiskey Review; Deep Water Literary Journal; The Huffington Post USA; The
Stray Branch Literary Magazine; Crack The Spine Literary Magazine; A New
Ulster; The Lampeter Review; Panoplyzine<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Poetry Magazine and Dissident Voice.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><br /><p></p>Our Poetry Archivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07024445167312625370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352835021458429394.post-69569392158705494712024-03-01T00:00:00.091+05:302024-03-01T00:00:00.679+05:30SONJA DANILOVSKA<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaESqlGnWkBgD9CY7cK9NXq7evLCrYp1YopWSCnD_KwvgrLs48ZkZ132Vk_G5gkfwMu3c3CEHhVUgOKfEoASWVzoj_3qsD4ciSqgKPvKGfZ2MuWNCFCXOBVPIkEBgu7vq_aCdigNwVwmG1FZBQbRGRQ2HVvolGEARZlkM0DQfvixkCPUWWTR-FE5KXcTrU/s600/SONJA%20DANILOVSKA.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaESqlGnWkBgD9CY7cK9NXq7evLCrYp1YopWSCnD_KwvgrLs48ZkZ132Vk_G5gkfwMu3c3CEHhVUgOKfEoASWVzoj_3qsD4ciSqgKPvKGfZ2MuWNCFCXOBVPIkEBgu7vq_aCdigNwVwmG1FZBQbRGRQ2HVvolGEARZlkM0DQfvixkCPUWWTR-FE5KXcTrU/s16000/SONJA%20DANILOVSKA.png" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Beneath The
Sun's Golden Light<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Our world it
should be like a fairy tale<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>from hopes and dreams cocktail<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">green fields
where children dance<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">where their
laughter is giving life a chance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Children, they
have power<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">to build the strongest
tower<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">from hugs firm
and so tender<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">where adults,
they surrender.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">On their
playground of dreams,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In the canvas of
friendship,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>there are the most colorful themes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">in a world of
laughter and play,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">where the sun
kisses the day,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">let them live,
pure and free,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">let them
dancing, beneath the old tree.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In a world where
chaos holds its sway,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">let's dream of
peace, a brighter day.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">no more battles
fought, no more tears to cry,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">only the
soothing whispers of a blue sky.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">In Fields Where Memories Bloom<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In fields where
memories bloom,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">decked out like
a bride and groom<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">covered in red
bloodiness<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">whispers tales
about gloominess.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Their petals
dance in the sunrise <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">their hue, a
symbol of sacrifice,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">for every soul,
in the cruel war<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">for not to
happen never more.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">They proudly
stand in the light<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">each blossom
bears a heavy sigh<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the poignant
poppies, a story they told<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">of lives once
lived, brave and bold.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Whispers of the
wind declare,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">freedom's anthem
fills the air. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;">SONJA DANILOVSKA<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">SONJA DANILOVSKA</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">, <i>class teacher from
Probištip – North Macedonia. Winner of many awards in the profession as a
teacher - The best Teacher in the municipality, in the country and the title of
Best Teacher Award in the region of the former Yugoslavia, as well as many
other awards at the international level Global Award –Outstanding Teacher by
the 2DSA 2023.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She writes poetry for
children and adults and often participate in literary competitions, literary
readings organized by writers' associations and literary clubs in and outside
the country, a member of many world poetry groups and associations and she is
the winner of many prestigious world poetry awards, for poetry challenges of
various forms of poetry, many awards for poet of the week, poet of the month,
best poet and many excellences for her writing. She is also the winner of many
first prizes and also received a gold plaque and a star of poetry from the
World Academy of literature and represented author in many editions of
published anthologies and literary collections of poetry for children and
adults. She lives for teaching, but poetry is the meaning of her life. Writing
poetry fills her spirits and opens the door of all feelings. </i></span><i><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><i><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><br /><p></p>Our Poetry Archivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07024445167312625370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352835021458429394.post-36833518520813318162024-03-01T00:00:00.089+05:302024-03-01T00:00:00.550+05:30SOFIA SKLEIDA<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-BKh8x1kjM9m2J11vTNJyLBTRlxo8OiQ7BRAM8Svs1eLYxHCKnEA1a4RM8r4C5VShnuQdF7mof5HdEUo-4MlFTB32E0r0UbxW1P9vdjQyU2iuY4Phlmq0U20NJucIu0Eg_frBl2b6wMSEBycTHPgjSc_mQ4qUqfOX6BaaHYozRuqIftVILn3NXZMO9ID5/s600/SOFIA%20SKLEIDA.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-BKh8x1kjM9m2J11vTNJyLBTRlxo8OiQ7BRAM8Svs1eLYxHCKnEA1a4RM8r4C5VShnuQdF7mof5HdEUo-4MlFTB32E0r0UbxW1P9vdjQyU2iuY4Phlmq0U20NJucIu0Eg_frBl2b6wMSEBycTHPgjSc_mQ4qUqfOX6BaaHYozRuqIftVILn3NXZMO9ID5/s16000/SOFIA%20SKLEIDA.png" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Hours Of Meditation<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Obedient the
verse in the estrus of the youth<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">struggles in the
quest for revival.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The call of life
awaits<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the filling<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The words
fluttering esoteric messages<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and hide behind
the shine of fragile emotion.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Mind Contracts<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Immerse the
earth in the rhythm of life<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">silk hair in the
ether.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The sun
embroidered gold cushions,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the universe
feels the pain,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the notes of the
time are silent.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Infinite the
path of our thinking.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">I Look Forward<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I am impatient,
as they were <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">expecting
battles and glories<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">For words I have
said and have not expressed<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">For filmed films
that have not been judged<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">For trials that
have taken place<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and have not
been implemented<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">For disgraceful
motives of death, resentful<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">which changed
the course of our history<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">For thoughts of
peace that had no effect<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">For words of
love that have hurt me<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">For heroes who
defended our homeland<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">with their blood
and have been forgotten<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">For famous
actors<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">which tarnished
our reputation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">For those who
refused our country<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">- pseudo-
saviors-<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">that humiliated
us<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">For uneducated
people<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">-pretending to
be wise-<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">who ignored us<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">For old friends
who disappointed us<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">For all the
values we have distorted<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and the
tradition we have neglected ...<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;">SOFIA SKLEIDA</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">SOFIA SKLEIDA</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"> <i>was born in Athens.
She studied Philology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
where she obtained her BA, MA in Pedagogy, Ph.D in Comparative Pedagogy and a
postdoctoral research certificate . She obtained a certification in the Braille
language. Today she works as a teacher in the secondary education. She took
part in conferences and published articles in the Greek and international
scientific journals, in conference papers and chapters books. She was awarded
for her participation in poetry and literary contests in Greece and abroad. Her
poems have been translated into Italian, English, Spanish, Albanian, Romanian
and Bangla, her first poetic collection entitled Dream of Oasis (Thessaloniki,
2014), was translated and published in Italy in 2017 (won the second prize in
an international competition in Milan). Her first Fairy tale entitled
Geometrini was published in 2016, her second with the title The Kingdom of Joy
in 2018. Some of her published works are the following : Neologisms, Melismos ,
Ιn the Mediterranean, Poetic Reflections, Cappadocian theological references in
handwritten verses, The teaching of classical languages in the Italian
secondary education ,Poetic visions in Paintings, Didactic Trilogy:
Body-Spirit-Soul, Educational Proposals,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Cor ad Cor Loquitur , A Second Life , Α trip to the country of “the
meeting” , Let there be light, Sentidos Spirituales, A rustle of
silence,Lyrical verses of paintings. She is Vice President of the Zakynthian
Cultural Institute, Member of the judging committee for new members of the
Association of Greek Writers,a regular member at the Panhellenic Union of
Writers and at the Association of Greek Writers.</i></span><i><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p></p>Our Poetry Archivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07024445167312625370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352835021458429394.post-27083470520343692562024-03-01T00:00:00.087+05:302024-03-01T00:00:00.405+05:30SNIGDHA AGRAWAL<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQy0AQiiZCNX9IQRX58omcao1EM-12Wf__LbfRHti_mkm4sOEFA7Zx8vUSpRK_msxTKObUM7DRuXX8LFlWAQ_83dd0CoVCWQTODXyJsmiYzXQRj9OiRlu8KVlt5Sz6O4x9Z6e7JCWAjdf93bEdOBgJ_raODUvMBoiuUnvn_B4oKs3DQP3vYYMVBIqYype9/s600/SNIGDHA%20AGRAWAL.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQy0AQiiZCNX9IQRX58omcao1EM-12Wf__LbfRHti_mkm4sOEFA7Zx8vUSpRK_msxTKObUM7DRuXX8LFlWAQ_83dd0CoVCWQTODXyJsmiYzXQRj9OiRlu8KVlt5Sz6O4x9Z6e7JCWAjdf93bEdOBgJ_raODUvMBoiuUnvn_B4oKs3DQP3vYYMVBIqYype9/s16000/SNIGDHA%20AGRAWAL.png" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Freedom Then<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I want to be
little again,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">back to that
home which<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">smelled of roast
chicken,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">covered with
gravy thickened.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Back to mom,
spooning food<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">into my open
mouth,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">while pages of
Enid Blyton<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">flipped, without
sound.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Back to the merry-go-round,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">sitting on
wooden horses,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">dressed in
frocks with sashes,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">leaving
dust-blown traces.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Back again to
Loreto Institution,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">run by nuns in
white habits<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Marching to
piano key tunes;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">daily morning
assembly ritual.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Back to the
basketball court,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">aiming the ball
into the net,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">missed;
opponents caught.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Return to the
present<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Old bones creak
and weaken<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">O wish could be
little again,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">to taste once
again freedom,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">age has stolen.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 8.0pt;">© Snigdha Agrawal<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Unorthodox Orthodox<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">His Brahmanical
ways<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">is what made him
fearsome<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and endearing as
well<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Lived the
puritanical life<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">but if any loved
one strayed<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">never criticized
their ways<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">A Pathologist by
professional<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Meddled with
body fluids<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Caste, creed, no
exception<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">his unique
selling points<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">dismissing all
the hullabaloo<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">around touchable
vs untouchable<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Bound by
traditions<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Yet bent the
rules<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">to accommodate<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">when the
situation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">so demanded<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Blessing
inter-caste marriages<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">encouraging
widow re-marriage<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Lost his wife
when young<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">never took
another<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">devoting his
time to<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">family and
profession<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">serving the
unprivileged<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Lived till
ninety<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Personally, a
Brahmin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">with a flexible
mindset<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">to love and let
love in<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">through opening
the doors to freedom<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">inspiring others
in the process<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 8.0pt;">©Snigdha Agrawal<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Voices Raised<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Did I hear
right?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I leaned closer
to hear the verbal fight<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">"How dare
you criticize<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">my parents? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">You have crossed<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the boundaries<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">expected of a
wife?"<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The man in the
blue shirt<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">spoke with a
stern voice<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">to the lady
sitting across<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">in Jeans and a
cropped top.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Her dimpled
cheeks filled<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">up with tears,
with a choked voice, she replied<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">"So, it's
okay for them<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">to hurl abuses
at my<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">parents and
expect me<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">to keep quiet? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Sorry you got
that wrong<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I will speak my
mind<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">whenever my
parents<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">are dragged into<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">conversations
arising from<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the dowry shortfall".<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Her chest
heaving, stormed<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">out the door.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I couldn't help
but smile<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and admire the
pluck<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">of this woman
and said to<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">myself 'Atta
girl...you<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">deserve a round
of applause.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 8.0pt;">©Snigdha Agrawal<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;">SNIGDHA AGRAWAL</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">SNIGDHA AGRAWAL</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"> <i>(nee Banerjee) is
Bengali born, raised, and educated in a cosmopolitan environment, with exposure
to the Eastern and Western cultures, imbibing the best of both worlds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With more than two decades of experience
working in the corporate sector, her outlook on life is balanced, which is
reflected in her writings. A versatile writer, she writes all genres of poetry,
prose, short stories, travelogues, and hotel/restaurant reviews on TripAdvisor,
under the pen name ‘puchka’.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A published
author of four books, the latest titled TRAIL MIX, is a book of short stories
for all mindsets. The book is available on Amazon. An intrepid traveller, her
travel diaries can be accessed in her blog: randomramblings52.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She lives in Bangalore (Karnataka), India. </i></span><i><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.15pt;"><i><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p></p>Our Poetry Archivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07024445167312625370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352835021458429394.post-2428909108022678182024-03-01T00:00:00.085+05:302024-03-01T00:00:00.257+05:30SLAVKA BOŽOVIĆ <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVbTlsuTPw12iuwnVlrIXqf6vR6dmF6gaPU5m5pjWMduaCuqBRSKH7s_tYgw43csmBsTwJkaeQuiK2zomD31snSbB0tj7XJon1V8UvDdQVyv6Qc35CBAg01O10qgE_EWXy0P8cg4RP8fZphZQ4Pml01z8D_qHX89re-QQiE_KAcT8Iy60Q12rt5SmF0cPs/s600/SLAVKA%20BO%C5%BDOVI%C4%86.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVbTlsuTPw12iuwnVlrIXqf6vR6dmF6gaPU5m5pjWMduaCuqBRSKH7s_tYgw43csmBsTwJkaeQuiK2zomD31snSbB0tj7XJon1V8UvDdQVyv6Qc35CBAg01O10qgE_EWXy0P8cg4RP8fZphZQ4Pml01z8D_qHX89re-QQiE_KAcT8Iy60Q12rt5SmF0cPs/s16000/SLAVKA%20BO%C5%BDOVI%C4%86.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Freedom <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Freedom is
written in capital letters<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">It is both light
and heat<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Freedom, it is
an eye decorated with dreams<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Freedom, are the
powerful wings of life.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Freedom is the
greatest treasure<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">It is the
blooming of flowers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Freedom is a bird
in flight<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Freedom is the
most beautiful melody in the world.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">That's why we
spread the fraternal love branches<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Wherever there
is war, let it stop immediately<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Without the
freedom of life does not have<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">We all need
freedom equally.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 8.0pt;">© Slavka Božović<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">The Price Of Freedom<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The world is
facing great injustice<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">unfortunately,
catastrophic for humanity<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the world is
suffocating in intolerance and wars<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">hence the
struggle for freedom is inviolable.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The price of a
comfortable life is high<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">evil forces have
their goals.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Let's neutralize
them to leave only a shadow<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">for there is no
greater wealth than freedom!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Let us give each
other hands of grace<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">let us raise the
voice of love and wisdom<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">to love each
other as brothers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">despite all our
differences.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Instead of
sorrow, let joy rule the world<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">killing people
is the greatest sin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">We fight for
peace, harmony, equality<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">How innocent
souls would never pay the guild.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Some white doves
of peace<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">replace weapons
and all steel birds<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Love and
tolerance to rule the world<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and tears do not
wet anyone's face.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 8.0pt;">© Slavka Bozovic<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Appeal Of Freedom<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I sowed the
seeds of brotherhood all over the world<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Branches of
friendship grew from it<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">They are
attached to invisible pillars<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">From which flags
of freedom fly.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I sowed the
seeds of peace and freedom<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I overwhelmed
him with sincere emotions<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">We all need
those sanctuaries<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">So that the
world does not suffer because of darkened minds.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I raised the
voice of love throughout the world<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">It will forever
be felt in many records<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">My freedom of
speech will shine even in the dark<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">That together we
can oppose today's evil.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I begged the
people in this strange world<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To embrace the
whole planet with our hands<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Appealed, that
loves and harmony prevail<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">So that the
world does not suffer from bloody wars.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 8.0pt;">©Slavka Božović<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;">SLAVKA BOŽOVIĆ<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><br /><p></p>Our Poetry Archivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07024445167312625370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352835021458429394.post-2833587066907159152024-03-01T00:00:00.083+05:302024-03-01T00:00:00.258+05:30SILVANA DIMITRIEVSKA<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHZcgPRUL65crGF4flMVFDiIMJlCdtcfp2ribLVLxbShbUQFBD_G-qLYXxxIPDQUSMWMkxS8E-as0P3ZMy7TwANgJTRdQW89K9ULKcyK6jA-wckJcDVIkBTCWnzuLEXxKRyqwUGpcB6L-8MevCb-kIbYx9oVnTi05n8yGhCqS9oNhGhOuPRKQVNfphxf9M/s600/Silvana%20D.%20photo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHZcgPRUL65crGF4flMVFDiIMJlCdtcfp2ribLVLxbShbUQFBD_G-qLYXxxIPDQUSMWMkxS8E-as0P3ZMy7TwANgJTRdQW89K9ULKcyK6jA-wckJcDVIkBTCWnzuLEXxKRyqwUGpcB6L-8MevCb-kIbYx9oVnTi05n8yGhCqS9oNhGhOuPRKQVNfphxf9M/s16000/Silvana%20D.%20photo.png" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b style="text-indent: -0.15pt;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">The Freedom In The Childreen’s Eyes</span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In the eyes of
children every morning<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the new day is
born again,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">is colored in
all shades of joy and hope,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">acquires the
color and shape of a ripe apple,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">red as
children's cheeks<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and grows and matures
with their every desire.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In their hands
the seeds of tomorrow ripen,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">their every
thought shapes the new age,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">reality takes
the form of their dreams,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and that's why
we all believe in magic.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">A child's gaze
is magical, go into it<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">all things
become unusual and special.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The living room
window is a portal<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">through which we
can see all dimensions,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">only if we look
with our hearts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The door of the
children's room is a visible border<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">which divides
the world made of matter,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">from objects,
from plastic, from the concrete order of things<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">according to
which money can buy everything,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">from the world
that is created by the invisible threads<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">entwined in the
point of love,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">in which the
most important and valuable things<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">are actually
free.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">All forgotten
wisdoms are hidden in the eyes of children<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">which we can
detect<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">only if we look
with the eyes of a child<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">which we have
long forgotten and hidden<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">deep inside.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">What Is Freedom? <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Freedom is the
smile which blissfully <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">spills out on
the face of the barefoot child <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">when he notices
that the sky is clear, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the spring sun
peeks out from behind the clouds, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the smoke and
traces of bombs are gone, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the house and
the warm bed remained, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">flowers are
starting to grow in the yard <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and the song of
the birds is heard <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">between the
branches of the trees.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Freedom is when
a mother kneads warm bread <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and knows that
on the threshold of the house <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the sons she
sent long ago to the battlefields will appear. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Freedom is when
the father melts the iron <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and from it he
creates hoes and plowshares <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">with which he
will revive the devastated land <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and again, there
will be food for the hungry. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Freedom is when
the happiness of others <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">is more
important than our own happiness, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and when we know
that we are all the same <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">under the sun
and it warms everyone equally.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Freedom<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">My son does not
belong to me.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">He tramples
through the grain fields<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">which we burned<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">comes home
smelling of bread,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">soft and warm
tranquility<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">evaporates from
his steps,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">where I’m collecting<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">yesterday
worries<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and I keep them
neatly folded for tomorrow.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">My son.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">My son does not
belong to me.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In the morning
he collects the stars<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and hides them
in his eyes, and<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">in the evening
he returns them to the sky<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">as imagined
wishes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">He. My son.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">He looks at me
with that starry look,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">always smiling
and<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">always waves his
hand<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">before walking
out the door<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">to go to shape
the world<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In which I don’t
belong in.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;">SILVANA DIMITRIEVSKA</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">SILVANA DIMITRIEVSKA</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"> <i>is graduated
philologist and journalist. She writes poetry, short prose, essays and haiku
verses. She is the author of the anthology “Angels with five wings”, published
as part of one of the most famous World Poetry Festival - Struga Poetry
Evenings. For her first collection of poetry, “You, who came out of a song” she
won one of the most respected national poetry awards “Aco Karamanov”. She is
the winner of several awards at international poetry events in Macedonia and
beyond the borders of her country. Her poetry is published in many international
anthologies. In 2023, she was declared one of the laureates of the prestigious
“Naji Naaman” world prize for poetry and was declared an honorary member of the
Academy of Culture of the same name in Lebanon. This year she gets an honorable
mention for poetry for her participation on the international poetry
manifestation Letterario Internazionale Citta di Arona in Italy. Also, this
year she won the third prize on the international poetry manifestation “Tafil
Kelmendi” in Kosovo.</i></span><i><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><br /><p></p>Our Poetry Archivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07024445167312625370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352835021458429394.post-18776464272200823032024-03-01T00:00:00.081+05:302024-03-01T00:00:00.403+05:30SIAMIR MARULAFAU<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Wo5oGARzfW7XNUa8m2j8Z2Zg9ie-zJjtCSsqckoIPPdd3uaz1bOCRRA4hWioLAMEmDp4HNyv81ZpZGknnry6lrolIdgf0ADZNDZsquHGGuY6wpuHveuBZPxjLt3aA3DdcJQI5FJu0coOmkaPkAI-61gu4AT3a9KMGu_yaI4lW0g33n5BNI3gmOF66kco/s600/SIAMIR%20MARULAFAU.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Wo5oGARzfW7XNUa8m2j8Z2Zg9ie-zJjtCSsqckoIPPdd3uaz1bOCRRA4hWioLAMEmDp4HNyv81ZpZGknnry6lrolIdgf0ADZNDZsquHGGuY6wpuHveuBZPxjLt3aA3DdcJQI5FJu0coOmkaPkAI-61gu4AT3a9KMGu_yaI4lW0g33n5BNI3gmOF66kco/s16000/SIAMIR%20MARULAFAU.png" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">I Wish Freedom<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Every man needs
freedom<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I ask why<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Since freedom is
a part of lives<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">No freedom, life
seems no elegant<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">No spirit to
live in<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Let's come to
keep freedom<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">As long as the
holly soul is kept in<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Every man needs
freedom<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Because no
freedom life seems no beautiful<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Keep freedom in
heart <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To say life can
be run well<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">As long as this
world belongs to us<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Let them be free
as they wish<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Instead of being
like a bird in the cage<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To find out the
truth in the lives<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">That human
beings are creatures<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Not to be killed
and conquered<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">They have a
right to live <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Keep this verse
in mind<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To avoid
misunderstanding amongst<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Let them be free
as they wish<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To keep the life
to gain the meaning<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Before the age
comes down to the west<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To make the
lives be meaningful<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">As a philosopher
states<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">That keep the
lives to gain freedom<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">As long as this
world gives a glory of lives<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 8.0pt;">December 09, 2023. Copyright<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Fly As A Fierce Bird<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Let me fly as
tall as I can<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I am a fierce
bird from radiant claims<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I wish to fly to
where I want<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Because the
place I am here is barren<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">What should I
have to do?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Otherwise my
verse urges to say<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Let me fly as
high as I can<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Though my wings
are not complete<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To fly is easy <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">If the heart is
strong to go away<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I am not a slave
to be detected to live in<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Because this is
my land<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">No one allows to
chase me as a wild bird<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">There are many
trees planted here<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To say this
world belongs to us<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The people and I
settling are human beings<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Let me be free
as a bird with complete wings<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">You have no
right to ask me to go away<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Why do you have
to kill us? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I am one of the
victims<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">There are no
reasons to do what you mean<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">We are human
beings need freedom at all<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 8.0pt;">December 09, 2023. Copyright.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Let Me Be Freedom<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I am a wild
animal in the cage <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I would like to
be free around<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Since this world
is cruel<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Then no revenge
of all to send<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Because I am in
the love to the world<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Why should I
think to group<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Because humanity
is elegant<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">No hesitation to
accept<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Except when I am
going to die<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Let sea dry my
dear<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I am still in
consistence<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">This verse is
rumored to declare <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">That I wish to
bee free as lion in the jungle<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">No voice to
hesitate<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Even a single
word to resist<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Because freedom
is the truth amongst<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Though money is
possessed much<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">But it will be
useless to live on<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Keep freedom in
the lives<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">As free as the
lion I mean<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I am not like a
prisoner in the jail<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To wait when I
will be free<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The years
exchanged every year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">But my heart
needs freedom<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 8.0pt;">December 09.12.2023.Copyright<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;">SIAMIR MARULAFAU</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US">SIAMIR MARULAFAU:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> (Indonesia<i>) He is a
bilingual poet, writer and author who writes in English and Indonesian
language. He has published 9 books. He is an active member of various poetry
groups on Facebook and participates in many poetry contests. His writings are
part of several national and international magazines, newspapers, journals and
anthologies. He has won many awards for his poetry. Currently, he works as
Associate Professor at the Faculty of Vocational, University of Sumatra Utara,
Medan-Indonesia.<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p></p>Our Poetry Archivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07024445167312625370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352835021458429394.post-76205209838434937392024-03-01T00:00:00.079+05:302024-03-01T00:00:00.681+05:30SANTOSH KUMAR POKHAREL<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGxY-YY6K-v77IplXpMYAlhK8I8WFOizTC255-ahJCsDdSBU9XUHvidw_F2dzPvgjVgodXy1skaAQSB6fw8i8dZvsXxErzB7g1a_niaH4UlEUzCwg2UpC-dPySpsEI5OCJmZnCO1TEBDFMcKFqM8OHSmupcSGb8uV_a0DcRQ6LEaEX8e5bLxDPGw2qjDsQ/s600/SANTOSH%20KUMAR%20POKHAREL.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGxY-YY6K-v77IplXpMYAlhK8I8WFOizTC255-ahJCsDdSBU9XUHvidw_F2dzPvgjVgodXy1skaAQSB6fw8i8dZvsXxErzB7g1a_niaH4UlEUzCwg2UpC-dPySpsEI5OCJmZnCO1TEBDFMcKFqM8OHSmupcSGb8uV_a0DcRQ6LEaEX8e5bLxDPGw2qjDsQ/s16000/SANTOSH%20KUMAR%20POKHAREL.png" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Sky<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">You have come,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">You will go<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Your entity will
perish here,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Nothing of you
will remain <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">For you, to
show.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">You are all free
here<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Then you are
spry <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Freedom needs
sacrifice <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Which you won't
decry.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">You will then be
nowhere<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">But in the sky.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">It's your only
abode <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">After you die.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">A Poet's Freedom <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Sometimes and
somewhere<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I feel that I am
felt <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And oft in other
places<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I am not even
spelt.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I never mind
that you do <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">For reading me I
owe to you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I owe, to you!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I knew in the hearts
of many I dwelt<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">At times my
rhymes their hearts melt<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and I am sure
they won't any stones, pelt<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">on my head<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In case I get
misled<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">by humdrum
thoughts mundane <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">That shouldn't
be anyway insane.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">But a creator
can his writing quit<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And take refuge
and peace pursuit <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Turn mute as
silence may pour<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">My days, nights,
and hours<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">This will my
soul beautify <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Then I won't be
that shy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">That much
freedom, for myself<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I do deserve,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And the majority
of humans serve.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Freedom <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><i><span lang="EN-US">(Of yourself
you won't say)<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">You may be all
sad <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And sad you may
stay <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">But of your
sorrows<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">You won't a word
say<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To others,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">That others
bothers,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In one or the
other way.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I know I
shouldn't press you<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">As, of yourself <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">You won't
anything say.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Of others,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">You will talk
all the day <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Think through
nights long<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">You heed them
pay,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In the early
mornings <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">You dedicate
poems to those<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Who weren't
close in any way <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And you anew<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Their image in
your mind <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Who remained to
you<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Mostly always
unkind.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Yes these are
but poets <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Or who else, in
this world,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Is this easy to
find?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Who by hearts
speak first,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">than their
minds.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">With kindness to
others <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">You shall stay!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And with a Poet
in real <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Encounter you
may.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Under the blue
you, someday!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;">SANTOSH KUMAR POKHAREL</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">SANTOSH KUMAR POKHAREL</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"> <i>is a globally
renowned multilingual poet, essayist and thinker from Nepal. Decorated with
Anton Chekhov and Nicolai Gogol Awards and the title of Golden Writer of the
World, has recently been awarded the title of ‘International Poet of
Merit-2022’ from Bangladesh. Winner of the ‘International Best Poet Award’ from
China, he has published six books so far. His poems range from romantic lyrical
to grave metaphysical, satirical to tragic and philosophical and speak of all
walks of life. Poet Pokharel’s creations have been translated into thirty-five
languages of the world so far. Writer of six books of poetry he has created
thousands of poems in Nepali, English Hindi Russian, Maithili, and Tharu. </i></span><i><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">On
Sea<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">With eyes
closed,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>enjoys daydreams<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">seeking for her
peace,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like a butterfly<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>with wings spread,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>finds shelter.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Rests a like
princess<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">in infinity<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">of the freedom
with lovely music<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">on the playful
waves<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>on the sea,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">flying over the
waters of the blue sea,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>covered by the sky’s firmament.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">She dressed in
a silk shirt,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">found her
peace,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">refuge<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>on the freedom and peace.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Na moru<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Zatvorenih
očiju,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>uživa u sanjarenju<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">tražeći njen
mir,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kao leptir<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>raširenih krila,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">nalazi
utočište.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Odmara se kao princeza<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">u beskonačnosti<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">slobode uz divnu muziku<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">na razigranim talasima<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>na moru,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">leteći nad vodama plavog mora,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>pokrivena nebeskim svodom.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Obukla se u svilenu košulju,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">našla svoj mir,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">utočište<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>o slobodi i miru.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Pleased
You <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">White doves,
spread your wings,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">send greetings
everywhere<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>where hatred flashing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Make it stop!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let love nestles<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">in their hearts<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Let them laugh!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Instead of a
burst<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>happily blowing and rise balloons<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to the sky.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Let them read
books, play sports,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>hang out <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Sun with rays
embrace them.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Don’t let
nothing frighten the children,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let them play freely, enjoy happy youth,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">O white dove,
don’t stop, fly, from country to country,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">convey the
message of Peace.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">let freedom,
celebrated everywhere on the name of all the children of the world.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Molim te<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Bijela golubice, raširi svoja krila,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">šalji<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>pozdrave svuda<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>gde<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>mržnja šiklja (sija)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Neka prestane!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Neka se ljubav ugnijezdi<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">u<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>srcima njihovim<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Neka se smeju!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Umesto rafala <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">veselo knebu baloni se ...dignu<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Neka zagrle knjige , sportuju <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">čitaju i družu<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Neka ih sunce grije,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">sa<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>zracima zagrli.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Neka ništa ne uplaši djecu,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>neka se slobodno igraju,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">dočekalju sretnu<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>mladost ,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">starost duboku...<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">O<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>golubice bijela poleti, nemoj
stati,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">leti<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>iz zemlje u zemlju,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">prenesi poruku Mira <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">neka se sloboda svuda slavi <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">u ime sve dece
Svijeta ...<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Freedom<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Freedom is for
everyone<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Warm sun in the
sky<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Stars playful<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Smiling, eyes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Street of
diversity<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Laughter and
jokes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">The language of
understanding.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Enjoying the
poem reading<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">You clap with
hands <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">because you
feel<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">that she is
good.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">common
entrance,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">school,
debating, actions...<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Common bench in
the park walking<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Calm observation, listening<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">at the same,
bell rings on church<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">and the call to
prayer (voice) from the mosque<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">The smell of
chestnuts<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lavenders and acacias...<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Freedom is the
greatest gift to all<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don't let anyone destroy that.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Sloboda<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Sloboda je za
svakoga<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Toplo sunce na
nebu<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Zvijezde
razigrane<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Nasmiješen,
oči.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Ulica
različitosti<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Smijeh i šale<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Jezik razumevanja.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Uživanje u
čitanju pesme<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Pljeskate rukama jer osjećate<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">da je dobra.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">zajednički
ulaz,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">škola, debate,
akcije...<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Zajednička
klupa u parku za šetnju<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mirno posmatranje, slušanje<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">u istom
trenutku zazvoni kambana <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>u crkvu <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">i ezan (glas)
iz minareta džamije<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Miris kestena<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lavandi i bagrema...<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Sloboda je najveći dar svima<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ne dozvolite nikome da to uništi.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">Sabaheta Eta
Mersimi<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;">North Macedonia<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="FR-BE" style="font-size: 28.0pt; mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">SABAHETA ETA
MERSIMI</span></b><span lang="FR-BE" style="font-size: 28.0pt; mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: #F2F2F2; mso-background-themecolor: background1; mso-background-themeshade: 242; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">SABAHETA ETA MERSIMI</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">, <i>born 1956 living
at village Zitose _ North Macedonia, married, mother of 4 lovely children’s and
7 grandchildren. Pensioner, humanist, BORKA, for human rights of women. and
marginalizing groups in rural area. Her hobbies from an early age are reading,
writing poetry, creativity, Hobby writing. First participation in the anthology
&quot; Dance with death & quot, and then, regjale, Opa June 2021,,
reseetrese 21 ,,, International Festival_Gostivar ,, Prayers 1200 ,, and the
first independent Collection of Data Poetry, called ,, Imagination ,,. great
enthusiast, sociability communicativeness, tirelessness, optimistic outlook on
life rejoices and is satisfied with small things, draws themes and her
inspiration is imagined 1st from the life of each individual, life, through
encounters Communications come deep from the soul Painted on pieces of paper. </i></span><i><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><br /><p></p>Our Poetry Archivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07024445167312625370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352835021458429394.post-5062440709796792222024-03-01T00:00:00.075+05:302024-03-01T00:00:00.259+05:30ROBERTO MARZANO<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY2DazidWH5wNlEdaVd1kMQGpHEuog1vhDP4-Vo1z9ebM_p7wUTLAoLM0e9HEH2pR3Avu5xl9GDM5u3zh0nJcMEUmn8wFMnlKWwKCpHEOJrIEYK9gYj9mF8YULbne9oNqRfHiCHK9ZYCHojqPI3_5f8jNfQg2OhZTL6G4mo7ao1nUVAp8v2lI0DWG2Rs9Z/s600/ROBERTO%20MARZANO.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY2DazidWH5wNlEdaVd1kMQGpHEuog1vhDP4-Vo1z9ebM_p7wUTLAoLM0e9HEH2pR3Avu5xl9GDM5u3zh0nJcMEUmn8wFMnlKWwKCpHEOJrIEYK9gYj9mF8YULbne9oNqRfHiCHK9ZYCHojqPI3_5f8jNfQg2OhZTL6G4mo7ao1nUVAp8v2lI0DWG2Rs9Z/s16000/ROBERTO%20MARZANO.png" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Hair<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><i><span lang="EN-US">To Iranian
women<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Tear them out of
the brain with both hands<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">silky tentacles
between your fingers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">hair like
bunches to uproot<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the most
extravagant ideas from the head<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">because the hair
is shameful<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">whoever dares to
flaunt it must be punished<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">pull them one by
one with the pliers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">as long as the
mullah sees fit.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Allah is angry,
indeed a fury<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">keep them off,
don't show their light<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">that your pain
is just a silent echo<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">at the root of
the wind of revolt<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the scissor
catches them, it doesn't give a break<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">like God's
sacred truncheons<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and your geek
thought dies<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">too much hair
makes him choke.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">Capelli <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><i><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">Alle Donne iraniane<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">Strappati a piene mani dal cervello<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">tentacoli di seta tra le dita<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">capelli come grappoli a estirpare<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">le idee più stravaganti dalla testa<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">ché la capigliatura è vergognosa<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">chi osa sbandierarla va punita<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">tirarli uno ad uno con le pinze<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">finché il mullah lo riterrà opportuno.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Allah è
arrabbiato, anzi una furia<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">tienili spenti, non mostrarne la luce <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">che il tuo dolore è solo un’eco muta<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">alla radice del vento di rivolta<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">la forbice li piglia, non dà tregua <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">come di Dio i sacri manganelli<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">e soccombe il tuo pensiero ingrato<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">troppi capelli
lo fanno soffocare. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">On The Horizon<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">By now - we know
- the horizon<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">it's just a
sinister trick, a chimera<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">he moves
constantly, he’s always on the run<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">first, it’s a
carrot, then an hard beat.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">We have seen a
lot and a lot of water<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">from having also
scaled the guts<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">that in the end
we’ll be feed for fishes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">or the sun will
make us, cruel, roasted.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Soundless death
gives relief<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">to those who see
us only as weights<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">on the
conscience that it will find an exit<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">postponed to the
next departure.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">All’orizzonte<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">Ormai - noi lo sappiamo - l'orizzonte<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">è solo un bieco trucco, una chimera<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">si sposta di continuo, è sempre in fuga<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">prima è carota, poi bastonata dura.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">Abbiamo visto tanta e tanta acqua<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">da aver squamate anche le budella<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">che al fin sarem mangime per le orate<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">o il sole ci farà, crudele, arrosto.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">La morte senza suoni dà sollievo<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">a chi ci vede solo come pesi<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">sulla coscienza che così la farà franca<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">rimandata alla
prossima partenza.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Shoot Me Here<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Shoot me here<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">between
epicardium and ventricle<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I'll make a thud
in the corner<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">don't hesitate,
do “boom”!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">So shoot highly
well<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the bullet with
care and method<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">take aim and
remember<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the shooting
range trainings …<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">But be careful<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">don't shatter my
ankle<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">it’s painful and
unsightly<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">a dismal limping
condemned <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and don't hurt
my ear<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">be good and
quickly kill me<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">we come soon to
the epilogue <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">take off the
stopper of my soul …<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I understand
you, my dear<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">you are obeying
an order<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">but it’s only a
mechanical action<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">have neither
anxiety nor panic <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">riddle me just a
little<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">pulp my brain as
a mash<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">among the shrubs
suppress me<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">annihilate my
heartbeat<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">we'll not suffer
no more.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And don't grieve<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">if between us
there’s no dialogue<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">in this
situation it’s undisputed<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">just send me to
hell now<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and let's finish
it here…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">Sparami qui<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">Sparami qui<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">tra l'epicardio e il ventricolo<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">farò un tonfo nell'angolo<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">non esitare, fai pum!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">E scaglia bene <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">la palla con cura e metodo<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">prendi la mira e rimembra<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">gli allenamenti al poligono…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">Ma stai attento<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">non frantumarmi il malleolo<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">è doloroso e antiestetico<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">un condannato che zoppica<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">e non ferirmi all'orecchio<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">sii bravo e
fammi secco<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">veniamo presto
all'epilogo<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">levami il tappo
dell'anima…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Io ti capisco <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">stai obbedendo
ad un ordine<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">ma è solo un gesto meccanico<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">non è da ansia né panico<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">crivellami un po'<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">fammi in poltiglia il cervello <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">tra le sterpaglie sopprimimi<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">annichiliscimi il battito<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">non soffriremo più.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">E non ti affliggere<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>se tra
di noi non c'è dialogo<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">in tal frangente
è pacifico<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">mandami pure al
diavolo<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">e finiamola,
qui…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">The Cage<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Poor, poor
little sick wrens<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">featherless
souls without comfort<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">hurled from the
cradle into the cage <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">with noisy
games, murderous nurses<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">that scratch
their barred eyelids<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">stifling the
happiness’s sprouts <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">ears tricked by
thuds dull<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">repetitive just
enough<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">to make himself
believed really music <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and in their
hearts, they think they like it<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">as canaries
think they are their own home<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the cold bars of
the hanging aviary...<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Born from eggs
already laid in jail<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">unable to dream
of true freedom<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">than in their
short-striped life<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">they never have
been able to peck <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">drunk of common
sense by force inoculated <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">they point to
the sparrows that fly singing<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">as if they were
crazy to be locked up urgently.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">La gabbia<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">Poveri piccoli scriccioli malati <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">anime implumi senza conforto<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">scaraventatati in gabbia dalla culla <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">con giochi fragorosi, balie assassine<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">che graffiano le palpebre sbarrate<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">soffocano i germogli di speranza<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">le orecchie raggirate a tonfi sordi<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">ripetitivi quel
tanto che basta <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">a farsi credere
musica davvero<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">e in cuor loro
credono gli piaccia <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">come i canarini
credono sian casa<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">le sbarre fredde della voliera appesa...<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">Nati da uova deposte già in catene<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">incapaci di sognare la libertà vera<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;">che nella breve loro vita a strisce<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">mai hanno potuto
becchettare e<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">sbronzi del
buonsenso inoculato a forza<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">additano i
passeri che volano cantando<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">quasi che
fossero pazzi da rinchiudere.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;">ROBERTO MARZANO</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">ROBERTO MARZANO:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"> <i>Genoa, Italy, 1959.
Award-winning poet and performer "without a tie", narrator,
guitarist, teacher and naive singer-songwriter. Staggering between feelings and
visions, he poetizes of the ultra-popular neighborhoods where he lived, of
closed bars, vagrants, drunks, diabolical televisions, crazy loves,
metaphysical supermarkets, hairdressers, night owls and inanimate objects to
which he gives a voice. A poetry full of originality and the pungent irony that
has already distinguished him in the field of songwriting. His musical-poetic
performances are much applauded: colorful paintings where the verses blend with
the guitar’s strings, in a fun and original collage of hendecasyllables, jeers
and crackling songs that deliberately arouse surprise and hilarity. </i></span><i><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">ROBERTO MARZANO: </span></b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">Genova, Italia, 1959.
Pluripremiato poeta e narratore, chitarrista e cantautore naif. Barcollando tra
sentimento e visioni, verseggia dei quartieri ultra popolari dov’è vissuto, di
bar chiusi, vagabondi, ubriachi, televisori diabolici, amori folli, supermercati
metafisici, parrucchiere,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>nottambuli e
oggetti inanimati ai quali dà viva voce. </span></i><i><span lang="FR-BE" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: FR-BE; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">Un poetare
pregno di originalità e dell’ironia pungente che lo ha<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>già contraddistinto nel campo della canzone
d’autore. Molto applaudite le sue performance musical-poetiche: variopinti
quadretti dove i versi vanno a incastrarsi nelle corde della chitarra, in un
divertente e originale collage di endecasillabi, sberleffi e canzoni
scoppiettanti che suscitano, volutamente, sorpresa e ilarità.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></i><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><i><span lang="FR-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: FR-BE;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><br /><p></p>Our Poetry Archivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07024445167312625370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352835021458429394.post-27859450917002845262024-03-01T00:00:00.073+05:302024-03-01T00:00:00.406+05:30RAJASHREE MOHAPATRA<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGRZFk8xo72P6G2IctWkqWqJ-QWMLmzZVbt2RL5PUwq6nOLK7O2IFKvVFh9K6NL6JyouvV3KXmbqU-TjGFHbAi-bNLtECIdhk2NaTnfBtB192MzXNTbQ99Fb1nJWzoY0B-tk6ucLnBURP6yHnLCDH-jHYADT9SdzZCUDOUXTyfdtDkt8dFwXNz3RsGRfwf/s600/RAJASHREE%20MOHAPATRA.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGRZFk8xo72P6G2IctWkqWqJ-QWMLmzZVbt2RL5PUwq6nOLK7O2IFKvVFh9K6NL6JyouvV3KXmbqU-TjGFHbAi-bNLtECIdhk2NaTnfBtB192MzXNTbQ99Fb1nJWzoY0B-tk6ucLnBURP6yHnLCDH-jHYADT9SdzZCUDOUXTyfdtDkt8dFwXNz3RsGRfwf/s16000/RAJASHREE%20MOHAPATRA.png" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">An Ultimate Choice<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">A Life of
freedom or a life imprisoned <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Or a life in
exile and quite monotonous <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Can be one’s
choice of living. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Where
definitions of life vary <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Despite
otherwise the contemptuous feelings.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">A carefree life
one may like <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">That helps him
to reach the peak. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">With either a
tobacco pouch in hand <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Or a cigar in
the lips<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Amidst the
bonfire, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">One may sing a
folklore in these <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">winter nights<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Or may read
under the restricted light either <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">May he also
prefer to dive in the deep sea <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Or try
collecting plastic bottles for recycling<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">From among the
scraps spread over. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">A question often
comes to mind <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">How far has one
travelled in his life <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">With his heart
open and tireless mind<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Free of reasons
to cause any monotony <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">A free life that
one may choose <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">May be<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a resultant of self-consciousness<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">No insurgency
can ever transgress<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">A freedom to
life<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And a life
worthy of living <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Is then of
course appears as <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">An ultimate
choice <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Man Is Born Free<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Absolutely<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">No hesitation
there can be <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To wait for an
aeon<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">When a desire
overrides the <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">mind and soul<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To get absolute
free <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">From the fear of
coercion<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">An ever-aspired
freedom<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">No doubt of
course <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">That nature is a
bliss to one and the all<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Like an angel it
compassionates <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The wounds of
slavery and thrall<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Yet the soul
screams always<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To attain a
state of <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Being not
imprisoned or enslaved<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Despite those
torturous sequences <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">multiply
themselves <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And the time
cycle appears <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To have been
stopped.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Solitude here<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Is loved and
preferred <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To excruciating
moments and sequences, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Augmentation of
self-consciousness in toto<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Finds way <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To enrich the
confidence <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">to act upon as a
consequence.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">How ever a calm
and cool mind<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Gets Jumbled to
note if man is born free<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And looks for an
answer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">As to who chains
him <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">How and where <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To get dragged
to a state of extortion <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">That showers ill
will <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And hostile and
truculent posture.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Now all that
appears in the sky <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Is a lonely
cloud in a drenched solitude<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Wish starry
nights might unveil its belligerency<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To pen a poetry
of sultry kites <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And to erase
from memory <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">That crude
feeling of insurgency<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">The Illusive Freedom<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Freedom when is
denied, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Tears one at a
loss <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To make out a
meaning of life <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Being that it
appears in all possible ways<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">As if is a
wilted flower <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">On a healthy
blooming branch of a tree.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Despite every
odd<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">A strong desire
coagulates in mind<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To fly over the
wide sky as a free bird!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Singing the
glory of life<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Beyond the
sturdiness<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Of the
circumventing chains. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Tired of being
caged <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Under the
unwarming trend of adultery <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The inner me
yells <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To meet the
world of comparison desperately<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And strive hard
to search for an opening <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">with broken
wings <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Instead, I am
thrown to a undefined dungeon<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Beyond a state
of solace <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">By powerful arms
of a human being<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Yet to live with
laughter<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And a smile on
the lips<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I look forward
to soar over <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The azured
sky<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">As an uncaged
tiny bird<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Free from any
inclination and sorrows <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And feel free
farther than<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The illusive
thoughts of the hazed freedom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Embracing Heart</span></u></b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">With no name <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And a definite
identity <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I was born on
this earth as a free bird<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Without any
obligation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Instead, a sense
of complete freedom<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Implanted in me
circumvented me <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and my soul all
along<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Feelings of
falling free under gravity<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">As a raindrop
from the clouds duly spaced out<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Besieged me and
my mind<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And made me to
fly free under the starry sky<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">With an
abstracted vision and a definite conceit.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Although I
belonged to none nor did I possess any<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I sparked with
the twilights of drowsy stars<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Continued
emitting a concept <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Of a visitor to
this planet earth <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Where one
confines<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>in the heart of other. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">An embracing
heart <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Ignores caste
color and creed above all<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And never
encumbers any soul with injury or satire<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">As it
understands <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The ethics of
Freedom for all.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Feeling Divine <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Amidst a tedious
struggle for existence<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Drives one away <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Beyond the time
and space<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Where hopes are
shared <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">With so sweet,
true and bold consciousness<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The azure sky
overhead <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Combines with
the starry nights<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To whisper the
secrets <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Of compassion
and affection<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">For all around
the universe<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">As love – the
true common theme <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Of the creative
adroitness.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">No matter if the
world is divided <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Over any right
or might<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Yet love
prevails across the border<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Whether or not
the sovereignty <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Is recognized <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Because it
springs from <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the heart<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And heads to a
soul’s conceit.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Despite all odds
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Love only sings
a well-tuned song of<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Freedom for all<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And repairs with
ease <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The cracks
wherever developed <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">That is always
prayed for.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Love brings
freedom <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Hence hate non
but love all <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;">RAJASHREE MOHAPATRA</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">RAJASHREE MOHAPATRA:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"> <i>Born in Odisha in
India has received her master’s degree in ' History ‘and 'Journalism and Mass
Communication' from Utkal University, Odisha. She is a teacher by profession.
Being a post graduate in ' Environmental Education and Industrial Waste
Management ' from Sambalpur University Odisha, she has devoted herself as a
Social Activist for the cause of social justice, Environmental issues and human
rights in remote areas through non-governmental organisations. Poetry, Painting
and Journalism are her passions.</i></span><i><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><br /><p></p>Our Poetry Archivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07024445167312625370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352835021458429394.post-48757555675083395962024-03-01T00:00:00.071+05:302024-03-01T00:00:00.553+05:30PETROUCHKA ALEXIEVA<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ZVHtQj2e6pt4GsE6sD2M8Smd6xYkvJukLBxUIggPl-tNSPWqZe0xwe5afp_0avYy26Bgvm8MtoQrcpy1EDJ1B47nSoHJAohCs_No22MIWoNr0qcyA5U7QCOrBE6Bf30no8-bpDNUyppnOOz8BZcZD0QHkI6pvUj3xNxjjHfcUedoRw18hwciVqvTCirc/s600/PETROUCHKA%20ALEXIEVA.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ZVHtQj2e6pt4GsE6sD2M8Smd6xYkvJukLBxUIggPl-tNSPWqZe0xwe5afp_0avYy26Bgvm8MtoQrcpy1EDJ1B47nSoHJAohCs_No22MIWoNr0qcyA5U7QCOrBE6Bf30no8-bpDNUyppnOOz8BZcZD0QHkI6pvUj3xNxjjHfcUedoRw18hwciVqvTCirc/s16000/PETROUCHKA%20ALEXIEVA.png" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">I Want To Be Me<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I am passing<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">through the
meadows of life <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">only once and
that’s way<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I want to deep
my hair <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">in the sweet
perfume <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">of blossoming
grass.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I want to bath
my feelings<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">in the pearls of
morning dew. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">So, my wings can
spread free<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">from the dust
and debris<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">catching the
sky, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I want to be me.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US">F-R-E-E-D-O-M
<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">F - for Fire
inside to give light in a gloomy day<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">R - for Riding
ahead when things are not ok<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">E - for Efforts
to learn and grow from every mistake<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">E - for Energy
to fight for life and peace to the last breath <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">D - for Dear
ones who you treasure and the land you protect<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">O - for Ocean of
hope and love you give to the ones in needs<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">M - for Music in
your heart when you achieve all these<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Peace With No Border<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Two soldiers
fought on both hills,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">One from the
left side of the tiny river,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the other from
the hill of the right.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Then, as always,
came the dark.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">With their tired
dusty hands<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">both lightened
cigarettes,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">on both sides of
the bank. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Each one was
dreaming of having a home, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">bunch of kids
and yard with no fence.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In the next
morning, the war came to its end.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The treaty was
signed. They both left this bank<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">soaked with
blood and paved with mines.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">One day they
reached a foreign land,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">healed the
wounds and cleaned the minds.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Look at them,
playing chess in the back yard<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">under an old
olive tree. Only the horde<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">of their happy
kids disturb the morning peace.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Smiles with no
fence and peace with no border<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">-<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>They really exist. Two soldiers already
know this.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;">PETROUCHKA ALEXIEVA</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">Miss <b>PETROUCHKA ALEXIEVA: </b><i>“You must
face life obstacles with strength and dedication, but healthy dosage of humor
is the best weapon to survive” (P. Alexieva). Ms Alexieva is known as a
well-developed LOVE poetry and a feminist writer, a guest-lecturer, academic
mentor, key note speaker, TV talent and a highly recognized scholar. She was
first published at age of 16 in the national poetry magazine “Rodna Rech”,
Bulgaria. She is a Cum Laude graduate at CSULA (2009) and “All American Scholar
Award“recipient (2008). She is a life-time member of four distinguished scholar
societies. Ms. Alexieva’s poems appeared every Wednesday on ”Daheli Live!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>TV show. Ms. Alexieva speaks 8+ languages.
Her literary, scholarly and photo-documentaries were highlighted in academic
publishing, anthologies, feminist magazines, newspapers, opening ceremonies and
numerous open mics in USA, Australia, Hungary, Romania, Transylvania, Bulgaria.
Her lectures and poetry writings include, but not limited to ethnic cultures,
ethnomusicology, and Japanese Tanka, as well. Most of them relates to women in
traditional perspective, gender identity and contemporary feminism. She worked
tirelessly with gifted and talented children – in ICAF, NASA, Visa Olympics and
more.<b> </b>For her outstanding life-long honorary achievements, Ms.
Alexieva’s name was included two times among the most distinguished Earth’s
citizens list of NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover (2003) capsule and Science
Laboratory Rover (2011) list, for which she has awarded with honorable
certificates, as well. Her poem “My Gypsy Soul” dedicated to Sally Ride, the
first American female astronaut, was recently selected for “Message in the
Bottle" program of NASA's Europa Clipper Mission. </i></span><b><i><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><br /><p></p>Our Poetry Archivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07024445167312625370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352835021458429394.post-21507849549862546242024-03-01T00:00:00.069+05:302024-03-01T00:00:00.404+05:30PARAMITA MUKHERJEE MULLICK<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEVEX9_2O1hFmrR_9fFD_KlK9oCvKq0Krcvt5MjYT_bb3lv66HGxBpxFLndu08_hmIlXE7ZFbkD5y6gew-AfFmhXT1vpYMwjK052_GH1o-IUMtkajomBJ-cee7f-yPALP_1Q-A1gx96qReKiL5J4hKxCTe8yJ-fjRwE7zdhqVXMoLYsauMBB42n-j4w3Lz/s600/PARAMITA%20MUKHERJEE%20MULLICK.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEVEX9_2O1hFmrR_9fFD_KlK9oCvKq0Krcvt5MjYT_bb3lv66HGxBpxFLndu08_hmIlXE7ZFbkD5y6gew-AfFmhXT1vpYMwjK052_GH1o-IUMtkajomBJ-cee7f-yPALP_1Q-A1gx96qReKiL5J4hKxCTe8yJ-fjRwE7zdhqVXMoLYsauMBB42n-j4w3Lz/s16000/PARAMITA%20MUKHERJEE%20MULLICK.png" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">My Mother Was There With Me<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Sari is my
favourite attire<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The texture, the
flow.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The unstitched,
wrapped elegance<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">For work as well
as when you are on the go.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I have seen my
mother always in a sari.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">She would even
wear a sari in knee deep snow.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In all
situations and all places<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">She in her sari
stole the show.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">There was this
sari walkathon coming up in my city.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The love of
saris tempted me to be there.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To show my love
and solidarity for the attire<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And with others
this love to share.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I asked my
friends to join me<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Some didn’t have
time, others couldn’t.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">But I had to be
there to promote the traditional dress<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">So dropping out
of the walkathon I wouldn’t.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Very early
morning I called an Uber.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">There was
darkness around.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">My mother was
there, sitting beside me<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">With her love
and support profound.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I woke up with a
smile on my face.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Freedom of fear
of doing things on my own, gone.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">My dear mother
who is no more was there with me.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To remind me to
do things of my passion, on my own.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 22.0pt;">Love For All<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Love and freedom
goes hand in hand.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">These are
instruments of peace in the land.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Reach out and
help others in need.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">‘Thou before I’
is how you lead.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Love and freedom
are directly related.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">If love is
there, freedom for all is fated.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Sharing and
caring for others is a must.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Without which
relationships form rust.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Love and freedom
is a sacred bond.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">It forms
memories fond.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Let us all fill
the world with love all the way<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And then let us
rejoice freedom for all’s sway<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Freedom From Death <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Life is so
fragile, life is so uncertain.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">But moments of
joy are precious.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">These cannot be
broken or forgotten.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">A smile, a
loving look,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">A gentle
thought, reaching out to help.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Doing things for
people you love<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Sharing, caring
and giving<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Being there for
each other<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Loving with all
your heart.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Life is so
fragile, life is so uncertain.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">But when you do
things you like to do<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">When you go into
a flow state.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Your passion for
something makes you crazy<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Your passion for
something gives you immense joy<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">When you immerse
yourself into creativity<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">When your mind,
your heart sings with delight<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">That's when you
never die<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">That's when the
mortal you, becomes immortal. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><br /></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;">PARAMITA MUKHERJEE MULLICK<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">Dr. <b>PARAMITA MUKHERJEE MULLICK</b> <i>is a
scientist, an award-winning poet, an editor and a literary curator. She has ten
books to her credit. Her poems have been widely published in national and
international journals and anthologies and some have been translated into
forty-one languages. Paramita promotes peace, multilingual, global and
indigenous poetry. She also through her poems tries to make others aware about
conservation and climate change. She is the President and Initiator of the
Mumbai Chapter of the Intercultural Poetry and Performance Library (IPPL) and
the Cultural Convenor and Literary Coordinator (West India) of the
International Society for Intercultural studies and Research (ISISAR).</i></span><i><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><i><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p></p>Our Poetry Archivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07024445167312625370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352835021458429394.post-69610521014157858462024-03-01T00:00:00.067+05:302024-03-01T00:00:00.680+05:30NITA B GEORGE <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0QYqp43JAJrScdtMmUiZ_iCaBMbPM49hkQWfaZWB1jLBKKGJ-wGZ1EadlGTpvZSMBP1yEgtqZ1WqigIxYYs3GEjQpSEeZf4XbCtYlOP3X7PHKUMbieyTQkVqtx1DMr2G_KubmFijqhErkZBOLmUCCvxB3j9Jz5_LUEQO27si1zm_8KOly1wkhhEVaRglP/s600/NITA%20B%20GEORGE.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0QYqp43JAJrScdtMmUiZ_iCaBMbPM49hkQWfaZWB1jLBKKGJ-wGZ1EadlGTpvZSMBP1yEgtqZ1WqigIxYYs3GEjQpSEeZf4XbCtYlOP3X7PHKUMbieyTQkVqtx1DMr2G_KubmFijqhErkZBOLmUCCvxB3j9Jz5_LUEQO27si1zm_8KOly1wkhhEVaRglP/s16000/NITA%20B%20GEORGE.png" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Desires<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i><span style="color: #404040; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 191;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Freedom to Dream))</span><o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Want<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">My illusion <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Wrap me<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Into<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Itself<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Show me<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Fantasies<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">That<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">A<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Thinking <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Mind<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Dares not to
see...<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">I Will Let You Go...<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #404040; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 191;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Freedom from a relationship that gives
only pain)<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Will let you go<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Into oblivion
again<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">A stranger <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I know you not<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Long had I
tarried<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Looking for you <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In corners
unknown, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Found you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">An alien,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">You look
different <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Your thoughts <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Your words<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Speak a
different language <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">This heart froze
you <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">A fossil, cold
and icy<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">My fantasy kept
you<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Warm and alive<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">But,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Fantasies are
fantasies <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Empty dreams<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Dreams that have<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">No bedrock <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Will let you go <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Into oblivion. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Today I Breathe...<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i><span style="color: #404040; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 191;">(Freedom to believe)<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Today <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Breathe.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Long<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Lay I<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Dead.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Dead in Hope,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Dead in Fear.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I knew <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">My Lord, you
are.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I looked<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">At<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The sky, seeking
you there<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">But,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Found <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">You<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Instead, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">My prayer <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Breathe my Lord<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">For,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">You<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Are there.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Romancing With Love<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i><span style="color: #404040; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 191;">(Freedom of love)<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Nectar<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Is<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Nectar, you say<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Sweet <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Mesmerizing <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Why<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Then <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The bee<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Visits a hundred
flowers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Tastes,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Savors,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Yet,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Not satisfied <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Seeks another?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Love not one<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">For<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Love like Nectar<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Sweet <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Mesmerizing <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Is<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Never imprisoned
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">One !<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">The Heckler <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #404040; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 191;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Freedom to love)<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Unseen<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">You heckle. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Heckle <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Leaves to dance <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Dance <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">A dance of
abandon <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">That <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Spring <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The queen <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Of<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Seasons<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Brings.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Heckle me too<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Tease<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">My hair,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Gently<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Touch my cheeks<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Make me feel<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Touch of love<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Naughty breeze <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Come,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Heckle me,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Come,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">For a moment <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">My lover <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Be !<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;">NITA B GEORGE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">NITA B GEORGE</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"> <i>is a poet and a
short story writer having to her credit five published books, three anthologies
of poems, a collection of short stories and her Memoir. An English teacher at
the Graduation level, her interaction with young minds has given her a deep
insight into human thought and human behavior. An animal lover, much of her
time is passed with her pets.</i></span><i><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p></p>Our Poetry Archivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07024445167312625370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352835021458429394.post-21347872433955678582024-03-01T00:00:00.065+05:302024-03-01T00:00:00.404+05:30NEHA BHANDARKAR<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ-bq0FPPVZli92Pd2V4kn6vcJfOyesDCuBxQvgigmrGI7Bgvs6lSItXF75yrCNWu9uikY65Dk6VICpwGdzxo3I56h5PGnmSSycMcF92ZYTWWj3B55TpvdBjhcTnc0cLSpiL7RMAv7OwnrzlYSvdd-CIl0MSzIbi4kHtu6WACV7aq8GscYcsYnYHAUA5H0/s600/NEHA%20BHANDARKAR.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ-bq0FPPVZli92Pd2V4kn6vcJfOyesDCuBxQvgigmrGI7Bgvs6lSItXF75yrCNWu9uikY65Dk6VICpwGdzxo3I56h5PGnmSSycMcF92ZYTWWj3B55TpvdBjhcTnc0cLSpiL7RMAv7OwnrzlYSvdd-CIl0MSzIbi4kHtu6WACV7aq8GscYcsYnYHAUA5H0/s16000/NEHA%20BHANDARKAR.png" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Listen Hey Labourer <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Labourer, I tell
you<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">don't get
fearful<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Get up and get
ready<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">don't you get
dull <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Listen, don't
stop!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Let's achieve
the target<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Let's get the
strength<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">to be united<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">You are free to
live <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Don't bear exploitation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Accomplish some
good deeds<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">with your
self-confidence<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Achieving a goal
with your zeal<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">your power
should be your sole providence<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Everyone soon<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">will realise
your divinity<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Meanwhile, you
turn down<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">all the
superstitious<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">worn-out
unreality<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Just watching
the uphill<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">won't help you
reach the peak<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">If you want to
take your<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">success to new
heights<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Why be scared of
the hard grind?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Take new flights<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">in every new
moment<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Ward off any
heartfelt detachment<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Distinctly, will
you realise <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the change that<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">your hard work
reveals<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">'Some great
shock shook you lightly'<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Happens only in
ads, not in reality<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">But every shock
of real life<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">breaks down a
man a bit more slightly<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To calculate its
intensity, you silly<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">even Richter's
scale fails<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To compose
himself from its impact<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">a walking stick
of inspiration entails<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Therefore, I
tell you...<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Hey, labourer,
don't get fearful<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Get up, wake up;
don't you get dull<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Listen, don't
stop<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Achieve your
intended<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Together, we
shall become more splendid.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">The Torch Of Revolt<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">When the course
of life gets lost<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">fill your eyes
with sunshine<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">to make life
brighter<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and avoid the
gloom... Oh, friend!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">When dreams
scatter<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and we are left
on our own<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">then too, you
hold onto<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the strings of
relationships<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Please don't
pull it<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Keep it from
breaking... Oh, friend!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">When the starry
night<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">is filled with
the heat of the Sun<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">then convert
your thirst<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">into warmth<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Keep shining...
Oh, friend!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">When the mind
frets and fumes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Throw off the
cloak of tolerance<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">and don't forget
to light<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">the torch of
rebellion<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">keep
forwarding... Oh, friend!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Freedom is for
all<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Don't forget...
Hey friend<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Freedom <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Though love is a
sacred bond<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I don't want to
be a puppet<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Or a frog in a
pond<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I want to live
my life <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">to connect with<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">All accents of
delight<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I am fighting<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">for my freedom<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Suffering from <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">a fever of
boredom<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I am tired<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">of giving
reasons<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The cry of my
soul <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">needs to be
heard in all regions<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 8.0pt;">©NEHA BHANDARKAR<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 8.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;">NEHA BHANDARKAR<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1; text-align: center; text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">NEHA BHANDARKAR</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"> <i>is widely published
Iconic Marathi Poet, embellished with numerous national and international
awards for her consummate literary skill mused about in her writings. She is
published author of 16 books in various languages. She is trilingual author
writing in Marathi, Hindi and English and also a genuine translator. Many of
her poems and stories are being published in many international anthologies,
magazines and E Zines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some of her
poems, stories have been translated in French, Albanian, Philippines, Nepali,
Greece, Odia, Brail etc. She is winner of Central and State government award.
She has bagged Hindi state Sahithya Academy Award twice. Her poems has been
broadcast on QUICHOTTE RADIO FRANCE and Hindi RADIO CHICAGO (USA).</i></span><i><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><br /><p></p>Our Poetry Archivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07024445167312625370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352835021458429394.post-77751635829941457382024-03-01T00:00:00.063+05:302024-03-01T00:00:00.796+05:30NAILA HINA<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-SeWq7Ft4Wv-yiXsfMSGB47_CzO49PtAMDIUnqQs78tOJ6J200M9iFFErOpcBseFqSNwOCvhCBpzZhaHUWgSAaRk3ERCgfchH-cM6eCKDBYteJ8KzkGfebWa8r_QuhWbYN7mLI9FTbVL3LIfTLOnTDi2qsFc7KpJ4fFde7vWHRYU6JEOWwNERRbGA5TTv/s600/NAILA%20HINA.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-SeWq7Ft4Wv-yiXsfMSGB47_CzO49PtAMDIUnqQs78tOJ6J200M9iFFErOpcBseFqSNwOCvhCBpzZhaHUWgSAaRk3ERCgfchH-cM6eCKDBYteJ8KzkGfebWa8r_QuhWbYN7mLI9FTbVL3LIfTLOnTDi2qsFc7KpJ4fFde7vWHRYU6JEOWwNERRbGA5TTv/s16000/NAILA%20HINA.png" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Freedom For All<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In realms of
light where freedom sings, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">A melody that
every heart clings.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No chains to bind, no shadows cast, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">For liberty
reigns, a truth steadfast.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Beneath the
sun’s unfettered gaze, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Equality blooms
in myriad ways. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">A dance of
souls, diverse and free, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In unity, we
find our decree.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Through open
fields and azure skies, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Freedom’s banner
boldly flies. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No walls to cage, no borders near, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In this expanse,
our dreams appear.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">So let the winds
of freedom blow, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Wherever seeds
of hope may sow. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In every heart,
the anthem swells, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">For liberty
within us dwells.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Wings Of Liberation<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">On wings of
courage, we take flight, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Breaking chains
that bind us tight. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In freedom’s
realm, we soar and strive,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A symphony where all hearts revive.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Each voice a
note, a unique refrain, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In this vast
sky, we share the same plane. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">No shackles
weigh, no limits found, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Our unity, a
sweet, harmonious sound.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Rivers Of Equality<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Flowing through
valleys, a river wide,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Equality’s current, a gentle guide. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Every drop, a
promise to uphold,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A story of justice, beautifully told.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Mountains may
rise, attempting to divide,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But the river of fairness will always abide.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In its course, the power of unity flows,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A testament to the freedom that grows.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Beneath The Stars Of Justice<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Beneath the
stars, a cosmic plea, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Justice
reigning, pure and free.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No shadows cast by biased might,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Only truth, a guiding light.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Hand in hand, we
walk the night, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Equality’s stars
shining bright.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In this celestial tapestry, we find,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Freedom and justice, intertwined.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;">NAILA HINA</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Dr <b>NAILA HINA</b>:
Pakistan. Former Engineering University Instructor, an international
award-winning author of hundreds of multilingual books, a poet from Karachi,
Pakistan. Best Writer of the Decade, editor, translator. Literary Colonel at
StoryMirror. Recommend for Nobel Prize for Literature. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><br /><p></p>Our Poetry Archivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07024445167312625370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352835021458429394.post-82178378496092468822024-03-01T00:00:00.061+05:302024-03-01T00:00:00.797+05:30MÓNIKA TÓTH<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTdBcd5J5TK9teaS2X6gGUCQdyYrJsb5Lzvmk55C3cELNllmB-N3NIDt-MUpP2tJKVzweNl3V625Rzhf2bxe-Uqui0rRfBG2in7KKjfd6VnXHqkLVXnQOICGwyCoUdxSsSY_5zMjACmtJ4Ng1Rz0Xb7-40RpYRMgrnq8Ptu2z_iQlplXciDVIv05NJhSRk/s600/M%C3%93NIKA%20T%C3%93TH.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTdBcd5J5TK9teaS2X6gGUCQdyYrJsb5Lzvmk55C3cELNllmB-N3NIDt-MUpP2tJKVzweNl3V625Rzhf2bxe-Uqui0rRfBG2in7KKjfd6VnXHqkLVXnQOICGwyCoUdxSsSY_5zMjACmtJ4Ng1Rz0Xb7-40RpYRMgrnq8Ptu2z_iQlplXciDVIv05NJhSRk/s16000/M%C3%93NIKA%20T%C3%93TH.png" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">I Want Freedom<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I want freedom<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">but, for many it
was denied<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">for it many more
have fought and died,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">freedom no money
can buy....<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I want freedom<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Just as you<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">To Be Free<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To be free<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To see new
places<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Different roads<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To be free<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To hear different
languages<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To say different
things<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To different
people<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To do different
work<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To think
differently<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">That is to be
free and<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To be free is to
live<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Freedom Is Within You..<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">freedom is
within you, it's a<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>wonderful sound<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">that gives wings
to your soul,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">that gives wings
to your heart,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">that gives wings
to your mind,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>you don't have to hide,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>you don't have to cry<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">needs no
guidance, no teaching, no algorithms<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">freedom is
within you<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;">MÓNIKA TÓTH<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><br /><p></p>Our Poetry Archivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07024445167312625370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352835021458429394.post-84255734318375823612024-03-01T00:00:00.059+05:302024-03-01T00:00:00.798+05:30MOAEN SHALABIA<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF9jvheavMr1Gg7xSFZvQe60Plt9cmcbVLD8_RFg_iVMLq3JuSSNjHlpqEpxxgDls37a0rPhgzfnRm3_0m1YGjPqtvfJ5DPkjakEqO00_m3JYW5Y7-4PGi7lHdqZWodM_HYjotkqMKw-rbaFx0hx9LLyB_tnm7T98mS8GXy0jmnKCYKFWhN072U51f9N9R/s600/MOAEN%20SHALABIA.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF9jvheavMr1Gg7xSFZvQe60Plt9cmcbVLD8_RFg_iVMLq3JuSSNjHlpqEpxxgDls37a0rPhgzfnRm3_0m1YGjPqtvfJ5DPkjakEqO00_m3JYW5Y7-4PGi7lHdqZWodM_HYjotkqMKw-rbaFx0hx9LLyB_tnm7T98mS8GXy0jmnKCYKFWhN072U51f9N9R/s16000/MOAEN%20SHALABIA.png" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Freedom For All<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To my country<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I sing
everything that is in the heart <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">From joy and
from flame <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And I carry a
bereaved tear<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To my loved ones
behind the anger sites <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And I bring
another kiss<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I caress her on
two eyes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">From afar and tired.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I write poems
about you<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I hug her at sea<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Etched by tidal
fire<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Because poems,
My Dear <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">It is built of
sorrows and freedom.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Love me mate was
in distress <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And the memory
illuminates time and space<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">It's hard for me
to stay<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Without exile
...No homeland.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">On The Fast Express Train<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">On the fast
express train,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I look through
the glass at the sidewalk and what is on it,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I see everything
moving except me.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I see a woman
from afar,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">she stopped at
the station not to wait for the train,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Rather, to say
to whoever sees her through the window:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Bye bye, freedom
for all, i'm waiting for Refugees.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And I ask:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">How did i leave
her alone on that sidewalk, silent and die? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And the fire of
longing is followed by Ulysses under flame showers. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I am Ulysses...<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Is my message
still enough<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">to triumph myths
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">on the
misguidance of the realist?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 20.0pt;">If I Had To Rewrite The Poem<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">If I had to
rewrite the poem<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">I choose what I
choose<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Game of Life.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Pretty little
girl running as a feather in the wind<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">On her wooden
horse<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And a child
throws it with a paper spear<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In the width of
the artery.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">It's the lover's
badge to what I don't know<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">He shouted...
she caught a burning rose in her hair<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And on his lips
the place bloomed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">It is the
migration of colors<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The train of age
and rotation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Women in the
presence of absence<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">They cut through
life with passion and infatuation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">And back from
afar<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Impossible white
elephant<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Dreamy roaring
lion<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">A stray deer in
oblivion.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In a little
while, the poem will move again<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In allegorical
colors<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Black, white,
green and red<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Freedom,
freedom, freedom<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The game ends<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To start over.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;">MOAEN SHALABIA</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 28.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -.15pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US">MOAEN SHALABIA:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> <i>Born on 14 October
1958 in Maghar town - In the sea of Galilee region. Palestinian poet, One of
the Arab Palestinian national minority in Israel. Finished his studies at Haifa
University. Poet and prose writer, his writing career began in 1973, he published
his poems in national local newspapers and Arabic papers abroad. He published
seven poetry books and three prose. His first-born was the first book of poetry
in 1989. He participated in many local and international festivals around the
world. He was awarded by the "Arab intellectual's forum" – Jerusalem
Al-Quds). Besides, he has received many appreciations certificates a member of
the union of Arab writers and the movement of world poets (Poetas del Mundo),
and a Member of Mahmoud Darwish Foundation for Creativity. His literary
production was discussed and criticized in universities and many sessions in
the homeland and abroad. Some of his poems were translated into many languages,
like French, Turkish, English, Romanian, Polish, Macedonian, Italian, Hebrew,
Bosnian, Albanian, Croatian, Russian, Portuguese, Serbian, and Bahasa Malaysia
language. His collection of poems was included in the national and
international anthologies. He won the prize of pest poetry at the international
poetry festival / Tetova – Macedonia / Albania. He recently won the big prize
of the "Arab Writers Union" for poetry.<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.15pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><br /><p></p>Our Poetry Archivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07024445167312625370noreply@blogger.com0