The Bliss of You

The word I chose for 2014 was Joy so it's only fitting to end the year with a poem that depicts Joy or the Bliss of God.

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Sing that song you sang to me

That intoxicated my heart many millennia ago

Sing that song you sang to me

That made my heart overflow

Play the melody you played to me

That enticed my spirit and bound me close to you

Play the melody you played to me

That sparked a love so true

Dance that dance you danced with me

That exhilarated my soul through time and space

Dance that dance you danced with me

With cosmic swirls and perfect grace

For when you sing and play and dance

The Universe hums in harmony

And souls then sing and play and dance

And peace prevails consciously

For joy is the essence of your creation

And joy is the way to eternal life

For joy is your blessing for all creation

And joy is the way to your side.

~x~

Linking to:
Imaginary Garden With Real Toads
Poetry Pantry #233

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The Pebble

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The pebble had a strange glow

She watched it for a while

Why only she saw it she didn't know

But it did make her smile

It was her special pebble

Seemed it was for her alone

While her friends played with beads and bauble

She played with her little stone

She washed it very carefully

And offered it fresh flowers

She sweetly sang some melodies

She lovingly gazed at it for hours

It's a matter of how you view

And what you perceive

A stone is just a stone for few

Or God if you so believe

~x~

Written for Poetry Jam - Pebbles
Linking to: Poetry Pantry #226


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Magic

The sunrise that heralds a new day

The wind that blows those cobwebs away

The birds that fly high and low

The flowers that blossom and trees that grow

The clouds that look like cotton wool

The thunderstorm, the rain so cool

The lightening that frightens some

A gloomy day that makes us glum

The butterfly, the moth, the bee

The rivers, and the sand and sea

The hills and mountains majestic and tall

The cliffs and tumbling waterfall

The multitude of animals that live in forests

The mirages and the shifting desserts

The wonders of Nature we take for granted

All of creation of which we are enchanted

Perhaps it's all illusion, the conjuring magic of our Creator

Yet man and his inventions often think that they are greater

~x~

Written for Poetry Jam
Linking to Poetry Pantry #221

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Under God's Heaven

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The tattered diary a prized possession

A life described during sad aggression

Senseless killing no one spared

Felt like no one even cared

Don't they know that war is futile

Destroying lives is sad and vile

I hope someday the light will shine

And peace and harmony will fall in line

When one community called humankind

Tolerance and love for each other will find

For our souls they weep in sad despair

And for us all they join in silent prayer

Imagine a world that's just like heaven

Where uplifting others is the only obsession

And kindness is a daily habit

And we feel the presence of the Holy Spirit

The tattered diary was a prized possession

Why don't we learn from it and end repression.

~x~

Written for:  Real Toads - Jerusalem   Poetry Jam - Something Ordinary
Linking to:   Poetry Pantry #212

I chose the diary of Anne Frank as something that would've been quite ordinary but a prized possession to Anne. Her story touches our hearts and is the inspiration behind my poem. What went on in Anne's mind, did she wonder about a time under God's heaven when peace would be the way?

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Dear Diary

Dear Diary

You know me well

You know my thoughts

And memories upon which I dwell

You travelled with me

Far and wide

Like a comforting friend

You're by my side

You shoulder my burdens

Help me shed my load

And when I feel timid

Your words make me bold

You share in my solitude

My snippets you enjoy

You laugh at my jokes

Shed tears when I cry

I enjoy my moments

In silence with you

You are my dear friend

Selfless and true.

Today's little entry

Is my gift to you

Thank you with love

Signed, Suzy Que

Written for:
Poet's United Mid Week Motif Diary Stories
Poetry Jam - Alone



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Lost and Found

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Life you threw me all askew

In despair I travelled trudging on

Ignorant of  jewels yet to be born

Of experiences wonderful and new

I lost it all, those material things

I thought that I had lost my soul

Then Lord you held me, made me whole

And Your flute, it brought me joy and wings

Written for:
Real Toads in Octave form = rhyming pattern abbacddc
Poetry Jam - Lost and Found
Linking to:
Poetry Pantry #205 


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Blessing Or A Curse?

The sound of the flute, soothes my soul

A heartache acute, a longing uncontrolled

My body is aching, my mind is numb

My eyes are failing, I can eat only crumbs

But once I was young, my mind sharp as a tack

And life was a song, and there was no lack

I thought back to those moments, when I played with my mates

Jumping in puddles, no cares no complaints

Is life a blessing, or is it a curse?

What was its purpose, did I deftly traverse?

What were its components, pleasing or grim?

Did the Gods chant a lament or a blessed  hymn?

My mind is uneasy, my body is fading

I'm old and so weary, I'm slowly decaying

I long for some comfort, my heart is in pain

Then the sound of the flute, begins again.

~x~

The sound of the flute is so soothing and so comforting.
And those that hear Lord Krishna's flute are truly blessed.


Written for:
Poetry Jam - Age, Aged, Aging
Real Toads - Curse
Linking to:
DVerse Open Link Night
Poetry Pantry #204

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Friends

Written For: Real Toads picture prompt,   Poetry Jam - Friends
Linking to:    Poetry Pantry #202

River Kinzig  picture source: with real toads

I sit by the banks of the Kinzig

In quiet contemplation

My mind goes off meandering

To childhood reminiscence 

My friend we laughed at little things
Life carefree in the sun

So many songs we had to sing

Days filled with innocence and fun

The times we chattered whispering

While teacher's voice droned on

The scribbled notes and giggling

Cherished moments long gone

How did time go whizzing by

Our lives now half over

Long ago we wished time would fly

Now we wish it would go slower

I sit by the banks of the Kinzig

In quiet contemplation

I smile as my mind goes meandering

To childhood reminiscence 

~x~

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Sunset

Written for: Real Toads - Vignette   and   Poetry Jam - Sunset
Linking to:  Poetry Pantry #201

As the sun dipped over the horizon

It made one last spectacular attempt

To show off its magnificence

At bay the night it kept

With many hues of red and gold

The sky lit up in splendour

Each breath we drew as the patterns unfold

In silent awe and wonder.

A vignette is like a poem and personal narrative combined. it focuses on a particular moment, mood, aspect, setting, character or object. Writing a vignette can help you illustrate a certain moment for others to learn from or help you come to terms with professional or personal issues. It can also be used for character exploration. Similar to flash fiction, which is an explosive moment described with a great deal of impact squeezed into a few pages, a vignette does not need a lot of dramatic weight. It's an honest and very personal reflection of anything that comes to your mind or that you've experienced.

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The Spirit Of Love

Prompts this week:
One Single Impression - prompt #279 - Demon
Verse First - Lock
Linking up to Write Tribe picture prompt

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Verse First prompt:

Virginia Woolf once said, "“I thought how unpleasant it is to be locked out; and I thought how it is worse, perhaps, to be locked in.”

Upon consideration, one realizes that being locked - in  or out- can be literal, emotional, medical, figurative.  And there are other meanings to ponder. A lock can be a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed. It can be a section of canal that can be closed to control the water level; used to raise or lower vessels that pass through it. Or a lock can be a simple strand or cluster of hair.

Write a poem around the notion of a lock, using whatever meaning sets free your creativity.

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Lock the door of my heart so I can behold only you

Hold the key in your hands to the end of time

Let my love not waver nor question this bond

Let my soul shine through like a beacon of love

You and I have sailed the tumultuous seas

In millennium after millennium

Locked our hands that none could break apart

And sang together the songs of our souls

Let me hear again the melody that entices my spirit

And binds me ever closer to you

Let me rest awhile in your loving embrace 

So my weary soul may dance again; renewed, refreshed, awakened

~x~

OSI prompt - Demon

The mind is in constant battle with the heart and is the mastermind behind that creeping fear.

Let the demon of doubt vanish from my mind

Let him not start a feud with my heart
Let him no place in my existence find

Let him not tear my soul apart

For love is the key to conquer all

With faith in my heart I free my mind

The demon of doubt then begins to fall

And unlocked are the fearful chains that bind

Also linking to dVerse Open Link Night #105

Loving Heart

Written for:

The Write Tribe Contest - The Language of Love

Poet's United Mid Week Motif - Heart

Linking to:
Poetry Pantry #189

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The heart is the vault where love resides

It's true nature is compassionate and kind

Love is a universal energy, a state of bliss

Individually defined and mine is this ...

Love is your shoulder when I need some rest

Love is a kind word when I'm not at my best

Love is a sweet smile that lights up your face

Love is your unique style no one can replace

Love is a wonder like a blooming rose

Love is that familiar touch that helps me repose

Love is a warm hug that soothes my mind

Love is that universal spark eternal and divine

Love is that energy that brings me peace

Love is to give but also to receive

Love is a little flame that touches my soul

Love is a tender heart that makes me whole

~x~

Wishing you all a very Happy Valentines Day.

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Ode to my Dad

Written for: Poetry Jam - Tribute

Quiet and gentle,

Great strength of character

Peaceful mantle

A true benefactor

Always a good word

Seeing goodness in all

Faced life undeterred

Through many a squall

Loving and kind

Humble and unassuming

Beautiful mind

Never complaining

A smile on his face

Always encouraging

Filled with grace

Ever forgiving

This was my dad

A man amazing and rare

I was truly blessed 

To have been in his care

~x~

Be at peace Dad.


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The Mirror Of My Soul

Written for Poets United Mid Week Motif
Linking to:  Poetry Pantry #186

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The mirror of my soul my moments reflect

Not just of this life but of sojourns in time

Somehow I know but ever warily suspect

But like a nurturing mother she repeats the mime

If only I look and heed her care

For she is the essence of His love

And yet I rebel and ignore and dare

And close my eyes to her and above

Gently she coaxes and shows me the way

Patience epitomised love never wavering

Until at last in my life breaks that day

When I finally understand my soul's labouring

The mirror of my soul my moments reflect

Not just of this life but of sojourns in time

My soul I am blessed, for you I have met

Now the journey with you in this life is sublime

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Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)

Written for:  Poet's United Mid Week Motif  and  Poetry Jam

Mid Week Motif - Newness
In 75 words or less: A New Year.  Again.  Are you a fan of "new"? Or are you tired of the whole idea of "new," preferring the tried and true? 

Poetry Jam - Fire
So what does fire mean to you 

When I first saw the fire prompt, the first thing that came into my head was the sun. I start each day with the Surya Namaskar so combining the two prompts I came up with:

The fiery rays of the sun

Heralds a new day

I bow in reverence

And duly pray

Surya Dev

May we feel your warmth

May your light shine bright

As we go forth

May our minds be illuminated

Like you light up the earth

May our thoughts be enlightened

And to new ideas give birth

Let each day begin

With the Surya Namaskar

Let us reflect your light

Like the moon and the stars.

~x~

Surya Dev (Sun God)
Surya Namaskar - Sun Salutation


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Resolutions

Written for:  Real Toads
Linking to:    Poetry Pantry #183

Real Toads prompt - Resolutions

The challenge is entirely open to personal interpretation of the theme: "Resolutions" and the poem you write for this challenge may be reflective, narrative, analytical or abstract. 

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New Year Resolutions

I left a long time ago

Never comes to fruition

So now I go with the flow

The Universe has

A plan of its own

Erases mine enmasse

Plants its, firm like a throne

Its amazing plan

I've learned to trust

Sometimes hard to understand 

But always robust

Eventually I find 

They're grand and exciting

Better than mine

And always uplifting

New Year Resolutions

I left a long time ago

Never comes to fruition

So now I go with the flow

~x~

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