Tag: love

The Flowers #WDYS #Poetry Challenge

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The Flowers

The flowers I had brought
Whisper the story of our love,
fading into the hazy surroundings.

The day long wait crumbled,
Hope  melted at the western horizon
Forgiveness floundered at the altar of ego.

One last promise
Lay crumpled before me,
as I walked home with weary steps.

I left the flowers on our grave,
On the parapet that stood witness
to innocent passion and fiery flames.

The mirage drifted away.
A canopy of clouds
Guided my way.
© Balroop Singh

Thanks to Sadje for the inspiration – #Whatdoyousee –288

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#Senryu Series #PoetryChallenge #TankaTuesday

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Sibling Love

Spontaneous love
delight of togetherness 
hugs bring them closer.

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Growing up is fun
in the shadow of siblings
who cherish values.

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With consistent love,
they inherit little joys
and stay positive.

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Two stars of parents
one is obdurate and tough
the other – gentle.

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Always together,
attitudes may collide but
their love is subtle.

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Competitive yet
proud of their older sibling
expectations mount.

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Setting high standards
failure to reach that zenith
creates wide fissures.

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How they drift apart
as they move ahead in life 
does love disappear?

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Unknown grudges creep in 
childhood joys are forgotten
ego mentors some.
© Balroop Singh

Thanks to Colleen and Robbie for the inspiration to write syllabic poetry. The challenge this week is to write a senryu series. Click on the link to know more about senryu.

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What Remains…#Poetry #WDYS

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What Remains…

Clouds confer in the calm mirror
Of emerald lake
Is this house habitable?

They had seen happier times,
Watched winsome faces
Heard the squeals of delight.

When children converged by the lake
Their games charmed Mother Nature
Spellbound, she let the spring linger just for them.

Time robbed those carefree days
How fast did they grow!
From Kindergarten to High School.

The house grew quieter each day
As the youngsters flew away
In pursuit of their dreams.

Now autumn rests here
With her muted colors and limp leaves
Crimson couldn’t capture the fleeting joy. 

Carved into the mirror of the lake
Are memories that march silently
Seen only by the clouds.
© Balroop Singh

Thanks to Sajde for the inspiration – #Whatdoyousee – 285

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Whispers #Poetry #WDYS

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Whispers

Moments walked by unseen,
their mirth locked within our hearts
We swing and see through the time mirror –
memorabilia that is dearer than life.

Who knows when life slipped away?
Whispers never betray.
Souvenirs sing of those days,
when smiles shimmered like rays.

When choices rested with us,
when clouds carried us far,
into their velvety windows
that were open from all sides.

When the echoes of our laughter
regaled the birds; they watched silently,
mystified by the thrill of the moment –
A moment that still whispers.

Promises pause to catch them
while they saunter by, knowing well
Their traces can never be wiped away
Like the fragrance of jasmine.
© Balroop Singh

Thanks to Sajde for the inspiration – #Whatdoyousee – 283

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I See You in the Clouds – #PicturePrompt: WDYS

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I See You in the Clouds

A moment etched in time
A moment to cherish
A moment that was ours,
When we were together
When we rejoiced,
Our laughter louder than the rumble of drums – must be, I am sure.

I could only conjure those times.

When they let you merge with flames,
I could only wonder why we were so unfortunate
Why the demon of death chose you
Though we needed you more than him. 

Wrapped in your velvety touch,
I must’ve felt warmer than the sun
I remember how much you cared for my wishes
I know how much you were proud of me.

I see you in the clouds, always thinking of us
I know your brilliance merged with the sun,
Adding glory to its hues
To let it percolate and warm us.

When people tell me ‘you’re brave,’ I think of you
When they say ‘you exude confidence,’ I think of you
I know you left your virtues within me
I was little when you departed but I can still see you.
© Balroop Singh

Thanks to Sajde for the inspiration – #Whatdoyousee – 279.

Thank you for reading my poetry.
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