59 thoughts on “Tyranny of Time”

1. That’s awesome, Balroop. Powerful from start to finish, but the final verse really carries major impact.
   Bravo!

   1. I am glad that the power of my words is reaching you Mae. Many thanks for your support.

2. I love this, Balroop! As Mae said, it is powerful from start to finish with a gut punch at the end. You speak truth! Great job with this form of poetry!

   1. Love your choice of words Jan. Thank you for your lovely words.

3. Wow. Awesome, Balroop. Such a haunting poem and dark commentary on our times. And beautifully crafted – smooth as silk. I guess the shardoma wasn’t a challenge for you at all.

   1. Thank you Diana for such encouraging words. It was not easy, as writing within limited syllables has always been a challenge for me. 😊

      1. I know exactly what you mean, but you pulled it off seamlessly. 😀

      2. Thank you! 🥰

4. Powerful picture and insightful poems. It is fun to try new formats and I love all three of yours!

   1. Thank you Denise, for me it’s more of a challenge than fun. I am glad I pulled through. 😊

5. Wow! This is a powerful piece, Balroop. It’s certainly not something I expect as a first-timer, but then again, you always seem to meet the challenge. Well done!

   1. Thank you Jill, I shy away from new forms, as they restrict free flow of thoughts but once in a while, I try to challenge myself.

6. That photo is haunting. Your words highlight the fears we all share- when will we get our lives back?

   1. So true! Each part of the globe is struggling with some fears but when was mankind free of them? Thank you Jacquie for your lovely support.

7. I am so proud of you! This shadorma sequence is fabulous, Balroop. This is one of my favorite forms. It has a great rhythm! Bravo to you for writing with such a powerful message! ❤

   1. Many thanks for your lovely words, I am delighted to hear them. 🤗

      1. You’re welcome. 😍❤️

8. Poignant and powerful poem and a new genre of poetry so well composed, Balroop. I loved the picture too.

   1. Thank you Kamal, new forms are a little scary for me. 😊

      1. You are always welcome and yes they are but you did great Balroop. 😊😊😊😊

9. So powerful and good to read.

   1. Thank you Prag, nice to see you. 😊

10. Well done, Balroop! The image is arresting but you’ve matched it with your words. This is a form I haven’t tried. You are inspirational!

    1. Thanks Lisa, I am sure you can write this form of poetry, just choose a picture and try to explore your thoughts. 😊

11. Wow ! Well done Balroop! I loved each line and if you had not told us that it was your first time I would not have believed you. It flows easily and we definitely get the message.
    Keep going this way! 😊

    1. Thank you Marie, I am feeling encouraged to try new forms. Love and hugs.

12. Powerful and evocative. Love this, Balroop 🙂

    1. Thank you for chiming in Harmony, much appreciated. 😊

13. So true of the times. Although this is not something new as we have had so many autocrats in the past across the world. Great lines.

    1. Each era has some eccentrics who consider themselves to be wiser but all meet the same fate! Thanks for sharing your thoughts arv.

       1. True

14. I like this a lot, Balroop. I think it suits you.

    1. Thank you Jacqui 😊

15. The image is emotive and your poems fit perfectly. They don’t read like a beginner, Balroop. Awesome job! 🙂

    1. I am delighted to hear your thoughts Lauren. Thank you!

16. Powerful! Excellent, Balroop.

    1. Thank you Bette.

       1. Amazing poetry, Balroop. 💞 Have a blessed and beautiful weekend! xo

       2. Thank you so much! Wishing you too a wonderful weekend. 🤗

17. Beutifully written, Balroop. Your poem flows smoothly and warmly. Yet carrying within so much of the darkness
    experienced in the world. Let us hope for that:
    Glow of light
    A sliver of hope
    quoted from your poem.

    miriam

    1. Thank you Miriam for sharing your lovely thought. Hope and light has steered mankind in all eras.

18. Powerful words, Balroop.

    1. Thank you Robbie.

19. This is so powerful! I could almost for your intensity through your words! Thank you for sharing ☺️

    1. Thank you Kristi, welcome to Emotional Shadows.

20. Good job on the format Balroop. And the poem, powerful indeed to the last line. ❤

    1. Thank you Deb 🤗

       1. ❤

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22. I wouldn’t know this is a new poem form to you, Balroop! You did it beautifully! ❤

    1. Thank you Miriam 😊

       1. You’re welcome, Balroop. 🙂

23. They are all amazing Balroop and carry powerful messages. ♥

    1. Thank you Sally, I am delighted to hear that. ❤️

24. Wow, I love this poem! It perfectly describes the current times. Ezra Pound and his haiku “In a Station of the Metro” came to my mind while reading the first couple of words, and then the rest. Very poignant.

    1. Thank you! Welcome to Emotional Shadows, where all emotions are cared for!

       1. Thank you for the warm welcome! 😊

25. Oh, wow–Balroop, you got political, too. : )
    You were definitely more “arty” about it than I was, though. Go you for taking similar sentiments and making them into a thing of beauty. : )

    1. Thank you for a lovely response Cathleen. I am thrilled to hear that. 🥰

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