by Kushal Poddar

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Purple sky(in my head)

June 04, 2008 07:52 AM EDT

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Purple sky(in my head)

Purple sky. Leaves have just turned dark

From the golden. Eyes never tire.

This time they come for medicines,

Close the windows of the gray asylum.

Strange shadows playfully pursue

Each other. Why are all the pills

Taste alike and bitter. Papers

Too, bear a taste akin to those pills.

Though, they are not necessary.

Eyes shadow the flying pages

Of a newspaper form a date

Utterly meaningless. White dressed nurses

Draw curtains, switch off lights, and tell

To go to sleep. Ha, ha! Sleep! Sleep?

Eyes wonder amid lids and burn.

Like a flickering candle old faces

From life left on another turn

Loom over sleep and voids in head.

A haze and a permanent sky

Forever purple swirling in my head.

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Comments: 51

Shirley U Understand Me S. Jun 4, 2008, 8:04am EDT

very serious subject

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ELLEN B. Jun 4, 2008, 8:13am EDT

Having worked in the nursing field, I can "see" this viewpoint having much truth in it for many. This is very, very good. Thanks! Ellen B

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JoAnne D. Jun 4, 2008, 8:14am EDT

Nice tribute to the sky view.

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Cheryl W. Jun 4, 2008, 8:16am EDT

Wonderful poem, Poddar..

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Charlene C. Jun 4, 2008, 8:17am EDT

Great poem. In a way I can relate.

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Danielle P. Jun 4, 2008, 8:21am EDT

Very deep and meaningful.

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Karen F. Jun 4, 2008, 8:21am EDT

Great poem...very deep but sad

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Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Jun 4, 2008, 8:29am EDT

That is a very meaningful poem.

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samantha b. Jun 4, 2008, 8:30am EDT

nice

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Robert - just a simple man - B. Jun 4, 2008, 9:28am EDT

Very Serious. Sounds like someone just left (or was dragged out of) 'Desolation Row'.

This is excellent my friend.

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KC Klein Jun 4, 2008, 9:38am EDT

Once again, a well drawn portrait.

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Donna Hammett-Tooker Jun 4, 2008, 9:56am EDT

I have seen the skies you mention while I had no view of the sky - I hate meds that really take you so far away.

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Missy Skids Jun 4, 2008, 10:36am EDT

Amazing poem! So descriptive and meaningful

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Ramzy S. Jun 4, 2008, 10:44am EDT

he eats paper?

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roaa z. Jun 4, 2008, 11:36am EDT

What a description! I read ur poem twice to get a complete vision of that nice sky, but I feel a lttle disappointed, u know hospital& gray asylum..

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Amy H. Jun 4, 2008, 1:29pm EDT

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Rosa See Ya Jun 4, 2008, 2:21pm EDT

Profound, you are a very deep writer.

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Haim Kadman Jun 4, 2008, 2:28pm EDT

Great poem Poddar which might be rather realistic in the circumstances described in it - and that's what makes it so great.

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Carol Roach Jun 4, 2008, 3:50pm EDT

wow a very powerful poem, I love it.

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Sharon P. Jun 4, 2008, 5:18pm EDT

Strong stuff Poddar.

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Daniel Irwin Tucker Jun 4, 2008, 5:37pm EDT

I like the images this conjures in my head, Poddar. Cheers!

Btw Welcome to "Poems From Dark Corners of the Soul."

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Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. Jun 4, 2008, 5:40pm EDT

This is seriously deep, the imagery is amazing and I can just see this person lying with the eyes closed (yet searching)....

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Mariah H. Coruth Jun 4, 2008, 6:15pm EDT

Interesting, very visual, emotional and touching.

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Ashley P. Jun 4, 2008, 7:29pm EDT

Very interesting picture. Nice description.

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Carl Prime Time Lee Jun 4, 2008, 7:48pm EDT

Thank you for using Gather Broadcast where there is an open line of communication for all and you're more than a connection.

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Alison H. Jun 4, 2008, 8:16pm EDT

Yes, that's exactly how it feels to be a patient. Vivid imagery depicts the scene.

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Larry P. Jun 4, 2008, 8:44pm EDT

Having survived the seventy's and spent time in such a place , I agree .

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amy s. Jun 4, 2008, 9:20pm EDT

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Georgiana S. Jun 4, 2008, 9:45pm EDT

All better now?

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Jan S. Jun 4, 2008, 11:03pm EDT

Very well written. It's so deeply emotional.

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CRYSTAL C. Jun 5, 2008, 1:01am EDT

well writen

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DIANE D. Jun 5, 2008, 1:12am EDT

well written

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Robert D. Jun 5, 2008, 1:58am EDT

Disturbingly deep, poignant, frightening, and beautiful at the same time.

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Granny Janny H. Jun 5, 2008, 9:45am EDT

Colorful waking dream

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Deloris Wright Jun 5, 2008, 12:07pm EDT

very good poem tells a story Thanks Possar

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Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Jun 5, 2008, 12:18pm EDT

engrossing...

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Sharon B. Jun 5, 2008, 8:32pm EDT

Wonderful poem

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CRYSTAL C. Jun 6, 2008, 12:22am EDT

came back to reread your work, very engaging!!

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April H. Jun 6, 2008, 3:18am EDT

Very very good article

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Abby N. Jun 6, 2008, 7:08am EDT

Very well written

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Rae M. Jun 6, 2008, 6:13pm EDT

Excellent job on this!

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Marie J. R. Jun 6, 2008, 10:26pm EDT

very telling,,,

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Melissa M. Jun 8, 2008, 2:09pm EDT

wow...very nice!

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Carrie C. Jun 12, 2008, 4:31pm EDT

Familiar place.

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Peter Edgerton Jul 4, 2008, 9:04am EDT

Very poignant; thanks for sharing.

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Felicia R. Jan 7, 2009, 6:23pm EST

Hello :o),

I just wanted to say I am finally going through what is now under 5,500 pieces of gather new mail that is in my inbox on here. So with that in mind I have finally come to a piece of mail that was addressed to me in regards this article submission you have created to share with the gather community. Thank you for taking the time and sharing your piece with us here at gather. :o)

And I hope you have a Happy New Year... in 2009 :o)

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