Smile Jul 29, 2008

smile more often
said he
a stranger
in distant place

such pessimism
such negativity
will you live
life like so

ironic
never had he
seen her smile
never would

twitching seemingly
poised to crack
severe features
remain unexplored

another time
some other place
so radiant
blinding

essence recaptured
bubbling to surface
journeyed destination
iridescent shimmering

once furrowed brow emotionless eyes
again burn passionate aflame
home to roost
her forever smile

It Rained ... Jul 19, 2008

outside
a symphony plays
allegretto
crescendo
fermata please
now with energico
interspersed
march and bouncy
finally
lulling andantino
and then silence
crisp chilly air
the first song of birds
clouds bow aside
streaks of light
memory of rain
raising vapour
disappears
mercury rises
stiflingly
humid
hot
step out
deep breath
come play again
symphony of rain

Home Coming Jul 17, 2008

(For my 'critique' Mohan ... this is as happy as I get buddy *grin* ... hope you like it)

....
candles flicker
dancing with the breeze
incense fills the air
worshipful murmurings
resonate against walls
piety oft scorned
uncomfortable
partner alongside
festering materialism
solace sought
unthinkingly find
feet led by heart
transfixed gaze
upon shadows
playing
in mind's eye
one sees God
arms welcoming
soothing
reassuring
as day turns to night
amongst the heralds
the homecoming
of one prodigal child
gives much rejoicing

Mind's Centre Stage Oct 06, 2007

There
Defiant
Megaphone in hand
A soapbox stage
Braying
Caterwauling
Incessantly demanding
One then two
Handful crowd
Louder, bolder
Ignoring taunters
And booing crowd
Like solitary dog
Barking but ignored
Increasingly hostile
Loosing focus
Men in uniforms
Arrive on scene
Audience disperses
Grappling, struggling
Dethroned and devoiced
Carried away
Leaving ones mind's
Centre stage
Once again devoid and bare

Wandering Thoughts

Part 1- 200607

honeyed words
venomous word
rolling off tongues
unimpeded in their journey
leaving a trail for recipients
to cherish or endure

Part 2- 031007

deceitful acts
destroy trust
that belonged to you
now lost unregainable
what thoughts transpired
that inspired to hurt another