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I walk on a road lush with dreams,
a road of forgotten and veiled dreams,
sometimes slowly, sometimes gaily,
sometimes lost, sometimes profound,
I walk a road of unknown mysteries,
fervently finding my way through the endless path.....

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

a love not forgotten....



Twenty stairs
a perching bird
I stand here
behind the church
one misty morning
you caught my sight
I still remember
that blue shirt with red stripes

again we met
in a party
destined it was
began our story
time flew off
in its habitual way
silent whispers
yet volumes they'd say

parched roads turned lush
wildflowers bloomed
moon crescented much
as our love groomed
I knew not
we created memories
someday it will
be my prized victory

you stole my soul
reasons unknown
my heart still yearns
distressed, forlorn
the places we strolled
the songs we sang
those long happy drives
on city's outskirts

and then suddenly
you had to leave
a bitter reality
to believe
called you were
to the war-front
axing my dreams
you walked off dear soldier

the day you returned
I was euphoric
running wildly
untrammelled and free
you stood there
a proud warrior
your smile shone
charming like ever

but..who was she?
I stepped back to know
maybe his mistress
the crowd implied
still and tizzy
I stood and watched
our past memories
dismantled and dislodged

you held her hand
and went inside
people followed 
ignoring my plight
you took oaths
of marital bliss
the church bell rang
uncertain of my grief

long years have passed
seasons flown and drown
oft-returning birds
yet a sturdy me
still stands there
twenty stairs
a perching bird
unforgotten you....undying love!!

 

PS : The image above is what inspired me to pen down this poem!

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28 comments:

  1. Jidhu JoseAugust 3, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Wow...awesome

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  2. GvSparx-Inspiring LivesAugust 3, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Awestruck... Very well thought story. It's difficult to write stories in verse. Good work.

    but..who was she?
    I stepped back to know
    maybe his mistress
    the crowd implied
    still and tizzy
    I stood and watched
    our past memories
    dismantled and dislodged

    I read it thrice to understand :P

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  3. RachitAugust 3, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    soulful :)

    Weakest LINK:)

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  4. Eon HeathAugust 3, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Hey, Hi

    beautifully woven...the flow is perfect...loved it...
    and honestly, the thought was amazing...if i were to write on that pic, i guess i would have described the food in the kitchen..
    ;-)


    jokes apart, beautifull penned... :)


    Regards,
    Eon Heath

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  5. Red HandedAugust 4, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    ouch!!
    This is touching and direct
    Nice

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  6. SomsiAugust 4, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Thank you for this useful information.I will share it with my friends.

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  7. Prateek BagriAugust 4, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Emo oozed

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  8. VaisakhiAugust 4, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    amazin thought...perfect flow...intrstn story...a super perfect write...i could have never thought of nethin like this with tat pic...simply superb...:)

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  9. sushAugust 4, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    ooooooh dreamy...romantic

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  10. PurbaAugust 5, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Why undying love for someone who trampled all over your heart?

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  11. AnonymousAugust 5, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    u write omg. perfect lines and stories. liked it so much

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  12. Sarah malikAugust 5, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    jidhu - hey, thnks..and welcome to d blog :)

    gv- were those lines so difficult to comprehend or were u too shocked at the revelation of d climax? but glad u liked it :D

    rachit - thnks!

    Eon - hehe...yes food isnt a bad idea after all :P
    and good to c u commenting aftr a long time..:)

    red handed - thnks so much :)

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  13. Sarah malikAugust 5, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    somsi - hey..err...i guess there is some confusion but thnks for reading nonetheless!

    prateek - :)

    vaisakhi - thnks for the lovely comment...and even I dont knw how come the thought took its place with d pic :)

    sush - glad u liked it and welcome :)

    purba - U are right but u dont have control over some emotions in life!

    some unspoken - glad u liked it dear :)

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  14. Coffee Table HubAugust 6, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    u proved once again that you're the best when it comes to expressing smthng subtly.... u'r superb gal..
    Great work :)

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  15. AyushiAugust 6, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    You really are one subtlescribbler :)

    I might read the rest of your work too soon :)

    Love :)

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  16. Someone is SpecialAugust 7, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Sarah.. Best.. I love this post to the core.. You are rocking girl.. ~ Happy Frendship Day ~

    Someone is Special

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  17. Subhrashis AdhikariAugust 7, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    touchy...beautifully written...i agree with Purba...but then easier said than done :)

    Cheers!
    SUB

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  18. Chapters From My LifeAugust 7, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    How mean of that soldier to break her heart like that???.. Good triggering of imagination with those flights. I have never known undying love, mine is most of the time a terminal case ;)

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  19. IrfanuddinAugust 7, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    great flow...well penned...!!!

    Bets wishes,
    irfan.

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  20. Nasnin NasserAugust 8, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Most of the lines ended with a rhyme...nice fast paced style...I reached to your blog by the name..."subtle scribbler"!

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  21. Amit CharlesAugust 9, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Very apt usage of words. And the picture painted with words was impeccable.

    good one...

    Somehow, it reminded me of 25 minutes - MLTR

    keep it goin;)

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  22. Sarah malikAugust 9, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    rahul - tht was too much a compliment..will take some time to gulp it down :P

    serendipity - thnks..and u r welcome :)

    SIS - glad to c u here after a long time..thnks!

    SUB - yes u r rite..its easier said than done!

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  23. Sarah malikAugust 9, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    farila maam - hehe...in reality even I share a similar view ;)

    Irfanuddin - thnks and welcome!

    nasnin - well, Nothing spcl abt d name...couldnt get any other so randomly chose 'subtle scribler'..good to have u here btw :D

    Amit - really? thats cool! welcome aboard :D

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  24. Marbles in My PocketAugust 10, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Awesome writing. A heart wrenching story.

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  25. Shah WhartonAugust 10, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    First time here - Following - will be back. Great poem. Shah. X

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  26. UnknownAugust 10, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Amazing soul stirring words. Very beautiful poem indeed! :)

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  27. j sirrahAugust 11, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Very very nice :)
    Happy Potluck to you.

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  28. AnonymousAugust 21, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Blue shirt and red stripes :) This was a good read indeed. Thank you for visiting my blog <3

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