Tag: relationships

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.

Thank you for reading my poetry.
Here is the Amazon link for my new poetry book.

For more poetry, hang out with  Hues Of Hope 

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#Review #Poetry #Hope

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I rarely share the reviews of my books here, but this one is exceptional as I am thrilled at the comprehensive nature of this review. Many thanks to Adam, whom I met recently through his analyses of the poems shared by blogger buddies.

I am delighted to note that he could discern the healing power of my poetry, that I had forgotten. I am reading ‘Hues of Hope’ again to soothe my spirit, which started believing that words are hollow and meaningless after a devastating loss.

Hues of Hope – Reviewed

Thank you dear readers. Please click on the above link to read the full review.

Here is the Amazon link for my new poetry book.

For more poetry, hang out with  Hues Of Hope 

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.
Here is the Amazon link for my new poetry book.

For more poetry, hang out with  Hues Of Hope 

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I #Love You Because… #PoetryPrompt

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I Love You

Your love was an ocean – silent yet intense,
Calm in the midst of turbulence
Giving all you had, making no claims.
How could I not love you?

The day I merged in your cyan
You embraced me with the undulation of waves,
Letting me be what I wanted to be.
How could I not love you?

Your love was like a horizon,
That swallows the ocean
Stretching far beyond the azure skies.
How could I not love you?

Sometimes, like a gentle drizzle
Soaking me like a verdure vine
Breezing through my soul, seeking solace
How could I not love you?

The glow of your love lingers
It has mingled with my blood
No longer at the mercy of physical presence,
Moments of love caress your loss.
© Balroop Singh

Thanks to Sajde for the inspiration – #Whatdoyousee – 275.

Thank you for reading my poetry.
Here is the Amazon link for my new poetry book.

For more poetry, hang out with  Hues Of Hope