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The Sacred Sacrifice - Chapter 5

CHAPTER 5 : The road of sacrifice This part delves into the poignant journey of Mata Gujri Ji and her young grandsons, Zorawar Singh (9 year...

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Hollow


Summer’s green leaves,
Supple and soft,
Birds in boughs,
Chirping and chattering.
Tiny feet conquering
More than my height.
I, stood proud, with
Green carpet at feet,
Blue shade on head,
And life in my heart.

Spring time’s flowers,
Glorious and fragrant,
Beholding all.
Bowed with
rich fruits,
Ripe with seeds.
I, stood grateful, my
Arms in lush foliage,
And heart full of love.

Bright yellow leaves,
Tints of the sunset,
Soft golden glow.
The rustling remains
Falling slow.
I, stood blushed, midst
The pirouetting autumn,
And the fading laughter,
My heart a little saddened.

A stark silhouette
Against the sky.
I wear no nests,
No shade for rest.
Dead in dead cold.
I stand today,
Lonesome.
Just me and my hollow being.

12 comments:

  1. I love what you do with the seasons - Lovely imagery throughout, I love the birds' feet. I can picture them there.

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  2. Oh! It's a tree, right? I think...This is amazing work either way! (:

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    1. I left it open to interpretation. It literally is a tree, but going deeper you can draw parallels with man, or life as you want.

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  3. A tree, yes, but it's anything we want it to be, anything we want to substitute. Sad ending with the lonesome. But beautiful.

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    1. Thank you Stephanie. I am so encouraged by your words and your visit.

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    2. What a lovely poem, full of allegory and yet winsomely natural. And the seasons! And a tree!

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    3. Thank you Kymm. I am really overwhelmed by these words from you.

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  4. Very nice imagery in this poem. Love the phrase "pirouetting autumn" - so unique!

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    1. Thank you Janna. I like that part the best in this poem too :)

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