Behold a solitary figure away from inquisitive gaze lost and floundering
Dispassionate and unconcerned oblivious to her surrounding
While nature displayed her gracious charm unabashed
The azure sky a canvas of beauty unsurpassed
The golden orb radiated warmth and a dazzling brilliance
A truant wispy cloud perched precariously on a snow capped mountain at a distance
Birds glided smoothly across the ultramarine expanse in a decorous array
In close contention the earth outshone the ethereal magnificence with a proud display
The rural ambience abounded in mesmerizing sights and joyous sounds
A breathtaking panoramic feast captivated one and all around
Unmoved she sat in solitariness wrapped in self imposed seclusion
Choking and crumpling within widening the lacuna with woeful reflections
The abysmal pit hollow and dark resonated the cacophonous conflicting emotions
In vain she tried to end the strife stifle the silent screams and the frenzied commotion
Hopelessly she failed to erect an impregnable guard and misery writ large on her face
Gave vent to a vehement outburst and all confines were breached
A sorrowful lament rent the air as her mournful cries beseeched
My mind is numb I am an utter waste on the brink of extinction
Sinking in a deep void of abject misery on the precipice of annihilation
Falsely was I led profusely I have bled but now I seek redemption
My solace my refuge my loyal companions take me in your hands
My kind merciful feathered friends carry me across the skies to unknown land
Bear me to fresh climes lest I perish in this flightless and elusive homeland
The golden orb yonder shine so bright and illumine the darkness within
Oh! The compassionate winds caress my face and whisper soothing tidings
Oh! Regenerative natural elements I implore to thee to heal me and release me from the hiding
The present is spent and yesterday dimmed to cast no shadow on tomorrow
To surge ahead to rebuild and resurrect I rise and shun all sorrow
On many a ruin were mighty empires build
Like the Phoenix I immolate the decay embalm from the ashes to rise in glorious splendor.
By: Veena Umesh Sood
Images: Pinterest
I love this post veena great one
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Thank you Morgan thanks for being a regular visitor.
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You’re welcome Veena. 🙂
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Absolutely magnificent! So very poignantly descriptive, penetrating, emotive and full of pathos, and all so rhythmically settled into an alluringly beautiful setting!
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Oh! That’s a very lavish appreciation. I just loved it. It is really motivating.Thanks a lot.
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It’s beautiful how you depict the contrast between the natural and the inner scenery, and then the longing to become one with nature.
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Thanks a lot. I feel nature plays a very important role in our lives . It heals it comforts it teaches it gives us strength.
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You’re welcome, Veena. Yes, we are part of nature after all.
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Beautiful imagery!
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Thanks for your appreciation and effort of voicing your opinion. It means a lot.
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Rhythmical Stream of Beautifully Carved Words.
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Thanks! The resplendent charm of nature always fascinates one and all.
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lovely, loved the post……
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Thank you so much.
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my pleasure…..
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Well worded, well rhymed, a thought well articulated…one can feel the pain and the restlessness to break free and break away and the urge and willingness to seek redemption and to step out of the darkness into the light. Love the contrast between the character and the nature!
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Thanks we find solace in the lap of nature.
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Vena, that is pretty deep! I felt my way through the poem, lingered with metaphors, and then was being lifted up by the last lines! Wonderful 🙂
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Thanks Tammy! Just loved the depth of analysis.your comments are always welcome.
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Thanks Veena 🙂
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Love this! It gives me chills. You’re an excellent writer.
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Hi Rabia! First of all let me thank you for your wonderful comments. They keep me going. Whenever I have doubts I just remind myself about all the love and appreciation which is coming my way and I move on with renewed zest. Thanks.
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Hi Veena! If I’ve not told you already, love your name. It’s so pretty. I’m so glad my comments can provide a positive influence on you. Your posts are such a joy to read. I thank you as well for your comments and even likes. It makes the blogosphere wonderful
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Thank you so much.The word Veena is derived from vina, the musical instrument of goddess Sarswati, the goddess of learning.I love blogging and the active participation of fellow bloggers brings tremendous joy.
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Wow that’s a very interesting meaning to your name. So is it Sanskrit?
The engagement makes things so much more enjoyable
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Yes it is.
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Lovely 🙂
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I admire your nuanced and refreshing use of language in this poem. It adds an extra layer of grit to the work. Well done
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Thank you so much I had some doubts while putting it up but now all my apprehensions are rested. Thank you for the appreciation.
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Beautiful poem, Veena.
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Thank you so much! I am glad you liked it.
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Your taste in photography is genius. Wow simply 👌👌👌 Veena Ji Dil toh pagal hai , Dil aapke poetry ka deewana hai
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Hi Shreya please omit the ji, Veena will do. Thanks once again for your appreciation. You write well on the contrary I find my work conventional and repetitive.You and your generation explore a lot more. I enjoy blogging it like a whiff of fresh air amidst all the materialism which surrounds us. Thanks once again.
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Because I’m a teenager. I gotta respect u.
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I’m a teenager. I gotta respect u ! U know Indian culture 😉
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Yup! I old enough to be your grandmother. Ha! Ha! No really.
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For your sake I’ll refer to u as Veena. Happy ?
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Yes!
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This is absolutely amazing and in my opinion relevant in many of our lives. As someone who has blanketed herself in seclusion; allowing self destruction to feel comfortable, like the Phoenix I was able to rise. This is just so beautiful and perfectly written. Thank you.
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Thanks! I agree with you. There are times when we wallow in our personal grief and it takes tremendous courage to come out of it.
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V-Very
E-Expressive &..
E-Emotional..
N-Natural..
A-Artist…
#Nyc post….
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Thank you so much! A wonderful and unique way to express.Thanks.
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very good impressive writing!
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Thank you.
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So refreshing! So inspiring! and so much to learn from. It’s really a privilege to read your poetry. No negativity, no slushy sentimentality. Just wonderful! And such work of art. One of the best blogs I came across if not the best ( I doubt).
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Thank you so much.I sincerely appreciate your comments.
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No doubt your blog is one of the best poetry blogs.. but I was buttering up! 🙂
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Oh ! What a pity I was duped.😰😰
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Haha…but I wasn’t lying! Can I call you Veena aunty plzzz? 🙂
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Yes please do.
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Thanks. 🙂
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I just read this one and this is superb. I was amazed.
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Thank you so much for visiting my blog.Thanks for taking out time to comment on my post .It means a lot to share and be appreciated.
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beautiful words and elegant
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Wow! Amazing choice of words! I loved how it flowed when I read it out aloud in an English accent! Nice rhyming scheme too! Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you so much. Been off my blog for so long and all such appreciation is so tempting to get back and to interact with fellow bloggers . Thanks a lot for the motivation.
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You’re welcome! Yeah, I did notice you haven’t posted in a while. Life gets in the way sometimes or inspiration gets lost once in a while. It’s okay. Just post whenever you’re ready.
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👍👍🙂🙂🙂
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Can I reblog this post, please? 😍
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Please do it will give me immense pleasure.
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Thank you! 😇
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Reblogged this on Loneliness Isn't Real and commented:
Hello to my vibrant, fallen angels! Once in a while, it’s great to step aside from posting (especially during a writer’s block… I won’t tell if you won’t LOL) and give a fellow blogger the recognition and publicity they need to feel inspired again. Veena is amazing! I love her choice of sophisticated language and rhyming schemes. This poem, specifically, really stuck out for me. Well, I hope you enjoy! (And please check out her blog when you can!)
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Oh! This simply is wonderful . Thanks once again. Simply love you for this. 💕💕💕
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Aww! It was my pleasure! 😘
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