by Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom'
Member since:
April 25, 2007

Empty My Palette!!!

February 22, 2008 02:04 PM EST
views: 99 | comments: 43

She was in purple today
sitting on my window
I am a bird of qualm
singing exquisitely night and day


Crimson eyes measured the humanity
Dropped fire seeds of ecstasy
Perched on wisdom's tree
With the streams of eternity

Listen to my mystic song
Touch this burning heart
Follow my blazing desires
accompany me all night long


My soul harkens to me
She has thousand colors
what color is?
Envy?
I found in me


Your world is savvy
Virtuous and sturdy
Cut off this frail passion and repulsion
Empty my palette of envy

 

 

 

(This bird of qualm is in everyone. Sometimes I need to talk to her. Ask her to leave my window. Definitely she fueled my rant and then I made this painting and this poem)
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Comments: 43

Trish A. Feb 22, 2008, 2:08pm EST
Another beautiful poem. Have you begun to gather your poems together for a book? I sure would buy one!
Mariana T. Feb 22, 2008, 2:10pm EST
Oh Bhawana - hurry and put all these fascinating poems and paintings and ideas and philosophies which are flowers in my literary garden - please put them in a book form so I can sleep with it under my pillow and absorb the knowledge, talent and wisdom that comes from that gorgeous heart and head of yours...this was one of my favorites
yes, indeed and tht bird of qualm is special bird flittering around me always.
thank you for this - it made my day! Salud.
Kay M. Feb 22, 2008, 2:12pm EST
Both the poem and painting are wonderful Bhawana.
lynn a. Feb 22, 2008, 2:23pm EST
Buzzy, Such frankness and honesty. It is a beautiful poem and it hurts me with its rawness. I hope you feel better now. And I didn't know you were an artist. What a multi-talented person you are. It is good to look inside ourselves from time to time and make some changes. If we listen and we are honest with ourselves we can do that and be better people. This is a very good poem.
shiela m. Feb 22, 2008, 2:29pm EST
nice work...very poetic
Sandra T. Feb 22, 2008, 2:33pm EST
Very beautiful!
Anita R. Feb 22, 2008, 3:37pm EST
This is absolutely wonderful Bhawana, the words and the artwork. I would like to feature this article at the Write On Site at Gather. (writenowandshare.gather.com).
Tanya P. Feb 22, 2008, 3:41pm EST
Very strong poem, and the painting is its perfect enhancement. I especially love your ending, summary line, "Empty my palette of envy".
Cheryl W. Feb 22, 2008, 3:44pm EST
This is awesome, Bhawana! Very beautiful!
Beautifully done Bhawana! you certainly are a talented lady
M. Bradley McCauley McCauley Feb 22, 2008, 4:19pm EST
You write so beautifully and like the others, I would love to read your book. Thanks for you poetic soul and thanks too for commenting on my "Doorways" article. I'm glad you liked it.

Have a great weekend.
N A Feb 22, 2008, 4:29pm EST
Bhawana, you're such a wonderful heart and amazing talent. I adore your poems and art. This entry is beautiful.
Vicky Duggins Feb 22, 2008, 5:13pm EST
This is very nicely done and the woman's eyes are so very expressive.
Mirage Bird Feb 22, 2008, 6:00pm EST
Your expressions and you Bhawana, they both are so honest.I can say this with my honestly because I have seen you when you were just 4:) I keep reminding you:) I remember ,once you wrote a poem on 'Anger is Ugly' Where is that?You should post it again.Most important thing in your writing is that whatever you are inside , you are on your page.You said it like in avery decent manner.This is a rant which led you to make painting and this marvellous poem.

Leading a life with a clean face is your style.I am sorry that I am no so much on Gather but just for you.

yours
Sim
j - Frugal Mom - r. Feb 22, 2008, 6:47pm EST
You are so talented Bhawana.
Larry H. Feb 22, 2008, 7:21pm EST
Thanks for sharing your poem, love your picture.
Marie J. R. Feb 22, 2008, 8:00pm EST
with your art and writings you can have a book published,,,don't you think??? I DO,,,,you do so well in everything you do,,,the colors ,,, the warm telling poetry,,, you are a cool Lady,,, you will go far,,, Bless you,,,,
sheila h. Feb 22, 2008, 9:02pm EST
We should share! our rantings! LOL! beautiful and descriptive..i don't think you are truly envious...:)
WOW Bhawana, I'm blown away by your joining of the picture and the words to convey such an elusive bird to capture and tame. Envy sneaks up, settles in and before long your heart is sad and mind distressed. Wonderful article!!
John Harris Beck Feb 22, 2008, 10:47pm EST
Quite a notion, Bhawana, this bird of qualm.
Perhaps distantly related to Poe's raven.
Good to "clear the palette" in this way, too.
elizabeth e. Feb 22, 2008, 11:17pm EST
Clear the palette
With your voice
and your hand
and your
soul shines through.
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Feb 23, 2008, 12:10am EST
Thanks friends for the beautiful comments and Thanks Dear John that was a great comment..
Ellie !. Feb 23, 2008, 12:39am EST
talent! you've got it
necee t. Feb 23, 2008, 1:11am EST
wow, Bhawana... this is fantastic... i love it... anything you touch comes to life .... you are very special my friend... Blessings always...

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Emma L. Feb 23, 2008, 1:45am EST
Amazing! You are very talented!
William Dotani Feb 23, 2008, 3:07am EST
Sometimes I feel qualms, but keep them hidden. The bird as my muse paints passion is that I write. Love your painting.
lynn a. Feb 23, 2008, 4:32am EST
Buzzy, I do hope you post your poem, "Anger is Ugly" that Sim mentioned. I would very much like to read it.
Lawrence U. Feb 23, 2008, 5:34am EST
You capture the moment with lovely words, Bhawana. And I watch, with great pleasure, as your creative impulse shines through this wonderful poem and painting.

A sweet #10 for you! :)
t b. Feb 23, 2008, 3:56pm EST
This is beautiful.
Very well done Bhawanna
Fred Hose Feb 23, 2008, 3:58pm EST
Hi Bhawana

I love the expression of the young woman in the sketck.It is so deep that I can look and look.
But there is you wonderful poem that explores your deepest emotions and in so doing also ours.

Bird of qualm. What a description. It says so much.
I knw one thing, that if you felt envy it would be how I feel envy. A recognition of wonder and a desire to emulate that wonder in the smallest way.

OK I say it...I'm overcome by the words.
William M. Feb 23, 2008, 4:12pm EST
Fantastically good as always, Bhawana.
Marge H. Feb 23, 2008, 6:40pm EST
I am constantly blown away by your talent. Great poem and awesome artwork.
Sue M. Feb 23, 2008, 10:25pm EST
Awesome work, Bhawana!
Dr. Ashok Saxena Feb 24, 2008, 9:31am EST
the poem and the painted bird both trigger of my memories of a lttle chirping chattering bird who was nightingale to her mother and bhawana for others
donna h. Feb 24, 2008, 8:19pm EST
I call this good
Erin P. Feb 25, 2008, 12:16am EST
I wish I could will myself to get rid of envious or jealous thoughts or feelings just by visualization or reasoning with myself. You truly do possess multiple talents: art, poetry, and mind control! :) Could always come in handy!
Sheila Deeth Feb 25, 2008, 1:24pm EST
Lovely poem and lovely picture. "Clear the palette" - beautiful words.
Jerri H. Feb 25, 2008, 7:15pm EST
Great work Bhawana~
Elaine H. Feb 26, 2008, 4:40pm EST
Once again your words are your gift. Even in qualm...you make beauty.
Midnite Writer -- Kim Feb 26, 2008, 6:53pm EST
Very expressive and deep thoughts here. I wish I could express myself in words the way you do! Thank you for sharing this with us and I hope things go better.

Great artwork also, my friend!
Donald M. Mar 2, 2008, 3:06pm EST
Bhwana, that was absolutely beautiful. If it was a rant, gee you stayed pretty calm. Great picture and talent displayed.
John F Walter Apr 4, 2008, 9:05am EDT
I loved the pun on calm in the "bird of qualm" , Bhawana. And the fact that you could reconcile 'mystic song' with 'burning heart' and 'blazing desires' in the same stanza. This is not the gentle mysticism that the west knows. This is the longing mysticism of a Rumi or an Attar (who writes of birds symbolically, as well, in the Confederation of Birds) or Kabir.
Your capacity to envision a totem bird with whom to speak and pour out your envious feelings is a testament to your creative personality, personal ingenuity and a faith in your highly developed visual intelligence.

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