Some haiku's that have written ages ago and some of my poetry...
NATURE
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She holds me in love
As her whispers melted me into dew drops
My sense palette in full bloom
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FALL SEASON
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Old Bunyan tree tapped
And floated a leaf
A boon fell out of the temple
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Old Bunyan tree tapped
And floated a leaf
A boon fell out of the temple
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SINFUL PLEASURE
Rock slipped in joyous stream
Bit by bit pain and pleasure eroded me
The river went on its way with my pebbled blood
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I AM THAT
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It pained to know
That I am dead
I searched within
For the prana and pulse
It was dead too.
But why did it pain?
When senses were dead too
And who is this talking about it now?
Me?
Who is dead!
Or is it me
The unknown
The unraveled
The one that can never be dead
Unattached, untouched and unscathed
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THE SOUND BEYOND SILENCE
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The sound keep melting in me
The sound of silence
The sound of conch
The sound of circulating group of devotees
Till it was no longer me
I swirled within the circle
Floated in the group
Went high
and then merged
in the overall consciousness of me
In the Universe
She took me in her arms
and went away to the stars
A long silver thread followed
From the manifestations
Of God
Which was lying down in the group
Of Singers singing your songs
I woke up in the dew
That was hanging at the grass blade
Till sun trampled on it
With his harsh rays
And I woke in your love
Lying still among the chants.
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The sound of silence
The sound of conch
The sound of circulating group of devotees
Till it was no longer me
I swirled within the circle
Floated in the group
Went high
and then merged
in the overall consciousness of me
In the Universe
She took me in her arms
and went away to the stars
A long silver thread followed
From the manifestations
Of God
Which was lying down in the group
Of Singers singing your songs
I woke up in the dew
That was hanging at the grass blade
Till sun trampled on it
With his harsh rays
And I woke in your love
Lying still among the chants.
_________________________
OM NAMAH SHIVAYA
This is timeless...
ReplyDeletelove everything in your work.
the images are breathe taking!
love your shining spirits..
ReplyDeletebeautiful soul,
divine poetry.
what a bless to have you in our team!
Way to go!
Your haiku are lovely. And I really enjoyed "The Sound Beyond Silence" which is itself a truly intriguing title and idea. I loved the imagery of the silver thread connection - just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful...your words, the blog, the images...your poetic gift!
ReplyDeleteI have such gratitude to witness such awesome expression!!!
Thanks Jingle for your every growing praise which I some times feel, that I am not worthy of it. Your words are appreciated and mean a lot to me. Thanks for visiting and making me get involved with your blog and Monday Poetry Potluck
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ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
Dear Talon, The sound beyond silence I wrote in an extraordinary circumstance I guess. I was in one of the powerful temples of Kali, known as Dakshineshwar Temple, in Kolkata. This is also the place from where Paramhamsa Yoganand attained enlightenment and his guru, Ramakrishna Paramhamsa was the priest.
ReplyDeleteRead about it here... http://virtualcitizen.blogspot.com/2005_07_01_archive.html
Here in the evenings, a group of devotees used to come after their office hours and sing the songs of devotion. That day I was sitting there in meditation and they came and started singing.. that immediately took me to higher level of consciousness and I wrote it just after that outside the temple on the banks of Holy river GANGES...
Thanks for liking my haiku's too
Thanks for visiting...
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
Thanks Lovely Annie, I am grateful that you visited and liked these verses...
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Om Namah Shivaya
Beautiful. Enjoyed this visit to yr blog, things look good around here, my friend
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Luke @ WordSalad
Thanks Luke, I appreciate your words and thanks for visiting and leaving a comment. While you are here it would be great if you can add your self to the blog so that I can keep you updated on the posts that is going to happen around here..
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Om Namah Shivaya
Thoroughly enjoyed these, Shashi. Especially I Am That! What a satisfying and beautiful end! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Christin...for enjoying this set of verses... I am that is from the Hindu Religious philosophical thought... which is kind of eternal.
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ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
The 3rd Haiku and photo are my favorite!
ReplyDeleteThanks for suggesting I come here. There is a serene beauty to your work. The pictures meld perfectly with your poems.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anacronk for liking my haiku's. The third one is contemplation on my recent visit to Jageshwar in Himalayas. The picture is from the Jageshwar - A temple town of lord Shiva which is a very powerful place with positive energy all around.. If you like to read about this temple, please visit the following link...
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ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
Thanks Penelope for visiting this place.. my pleasure and thanks for your beautiful words ... I appreciate it..
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ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
Nice pieces and it really touch my heart. The first poem you titled nature remain in my heart and mind.Magnificent!
ReplyDeleteHi, Shashi. I like your choice of words. Especially your first and second Haiku. :)
ReplyDeleteoutstanding contribution...
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting so many poets.
beautiful words and images here; love the "sinful pleasure" --stunning imagery.
ReplyDeletelovely and amazing imagery, beautiful images as well, great work!=D
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ReplyDeletewelcome to Rally week 30,
a most 3 poems are accepted within 7 days…
Happy Thursday!
@Cesargealogo : Thanks for your words and I am happy that you enjoyed it
ReplyDelete@Dhitzunako: Thanks for liking my Haiku's, its much appreciated.
@Jingle: Thanks for enjoying and yes I look forward to the week 30 rally. Posted mine already.
@Arspoetica: I loved Sinful pleasure too. thanks for enjoying the same.
@Riikainfinity: Thanks for liking this and enjoying my images...
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
Shashi all beautiful pieces of poetry, you use inspiring words. :))
ReplyDeletetq for sharing- interesting haikus..
ReplyDeleteThanks Byz for your inspiring words too...
ReplyDelete@Five Loaf, thanks
जय दुर्गा जी, जय काली माँ
Jai Durga, Jai Kali Ma
Hi Shashi
ReplyDeleteSome lovely work here. First reaction was that Sinful Pleasure was my favourite, but Nature struck a chord with me too. I love hearing the stories behind the words too. It makes me appreciate the other two longer poems even more.