The Gray Scarf
My
gray scarf
breathes yearning,
holds warmth of love.
Purchased ages ago,
you promised it’s fragrance
would never fade from our lives.
Then how did winter winds creep in
to divest us of our solemn vows?
Yet it sings familiar strains of summer,
shimmering with renewed rhythm of hope
that just lies at the bottom of sea
never reaching your empty heart.
Memories of gray scarf crawl,
weary shadows follow
on this Thanksgiving
till paths of love
converge in
the next
world.
© Balroop Singh
Thanks to Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge for the inspiration to create syllabic poetry. Eugi selected this month’s theme: The Gray Scarf.
I chose Etheree, which consists of 10 lines of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 syllables. Etheree can also be reversed and written 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
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Hi Balroop, this is a very evocative poem. Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving.
Thanks Robbie. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
You drew me into the vision, and as a result, I felt this was written just for me.
Thank you so much Annette, I appreciate your lovely thought… such an honor for me! 🤗
Beautiful imagery…
Thank you Bette. I am glad you liked it. 🤗🥰
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A well told story Balroop. Etherees are one of my favorite styles of syllabic poetry. Beautiful. ❤
Thank you Deb, I am delighted to hear that.
Lovely, Balroop. I adore etherees, and this one is so moving 💕🙂
Thank you Harmony 🤗
A lovely, thought-provoking poem, Balroop. Happy Thanksgiving, my friend.
Thanks Diana. Wishing you too a Happy Thanksgiving.
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Beautiful writing, Balroop. I love the poetry form, too. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Thanks Lauren. Happy Thanksgiving. 😊
I have clothing like that. A scarf–perfection.
I was looking for a soft image, a silk scarf but couldn’t find one! 😊
It evokes a feeling of reminiscence. Lovely!
Thank you arv.
Simply beautiful and lovely poem. Happy Thanksgiving to you too Balroop ❤️
Thanks Kamal.
Welcome Balroop ❤️
Well done, Balroop. A sensory experience you’ve created with your words. LOVELY. Hope you had a wonderful and cozy Thanksgiving. xx
Thank you Lisa for sharing your encouraging words, I am delighted that you could feel the warmth of this poem. Love and hugs dear friend.
Balroop, this is a stunning poem. Your words touch my heart. I can feel those memories. LOVE this!
Thank you Colleen, I am delighted that my words could reach your heart 💜 🤗 Emotions are my strength, I like to play with them.
This poem is fabulous! Your words just flow. ❤️
Thank you so much 🥰
There’s something about a wool scarf that evokes joy for me. Lovely poem, Balroop.
Thank you Jacquie, I appreciate that sentiment.
This is so very beautiful, it touched me deeply, are these the words of a widow, they are beautiful. 💜💜
Thank you! 🥰
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Hauntingly beautiful!
Thank you Mark.
A vivid, descriptive poem, Balroop. I think this is one many of us can relate with, having had a scarf or a peace of clothing or accessory purchased a long time ago yet evokes something within us til this day. I like how in your poem you referred to the scarf as something that goes along with different seasons throughout the year and season throughout life – or at least sees through different moments in life. Wonderful writing as usual. Hope you are well, Balroop. Wishing you a wonderful season and end of the year 😊
Thank you for sharing your thoughts Mabel, I am delighted to hear that you could relate to the emotions embedded in this poem. My best wishes for you as well. Have a wonderful holiday season.