by Kushal Poddar
Member since:
January 19, 2008

Boatman, How far?

July 25, 2008 08:21 AM UTC
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Boatman, How far?
Like a distant dream, the boat alight with
its dim lamps quivering by the winds of
mid river, is threading a golden hem by the bank. “How far?”
“How far will you go, boatman?” His thin sounds
never return. He thinks of the glitters
of the silver scales of the fisherman’s
catches. The warm white fleshes. Frozen eyes.
The shuffling night is upon the water.
The boy runs by the river bank, follows
the boat. The eternity of distance
black is spread over the earth and the heaven.
The child’s dream to become a fisherman
echoes the call, “ how far will you go, man?”

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Comments: 37

Charity B. Jul 25, 2008, 8:26am UTC
((( "The shuffling night is upon the water." I love this line Poddar...You have a beautiful way of writing. )))
Sherrie H. Jul 25, 2008, 8:33am UTC
Another excellent piece.
Sherrie H. Jul 25, 2008, 8:34am UTC
But not hot pink in nature... :-)
lena k. Jul 25, 2008, 8:44am UTC
i liked this
Donna Tinus Jul 25, 2008, 9:21am UTC
Very enjoyable, well written
Janet B. Jul 25, 2008, 9:26am UTC
Thanks for sharing Poddar.
10 Stars
Patricia F. Jul 25, 2008, 9:36am UTC
"Like a distant dream, the boat alight with
its dim lamps quivering by the winds of
mid river, is threading a golden hem by the bank."

I was caught by this gorgeous opening...love this line madly!
Kasey Klein Jul 25, 2008, 9:39am UTC
echoes the call, “ how far will you go, boatman?”

Like a distant dream, the boat alight with
its dim lamps quivering by the winds of
mid river, is threading a golden hem by the bank.

Consider deleting the is for better flow

I like this poem, the idea of looking out, looking forward. How far will we go, indeed.
Ginny H. Jul 25, 2008, 9:57am UTC
Here is "A 10 For You!"
Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn Jul 25, 2008, 10:32am UTC
Beautiful!

..
U wishing you laughter
Sharon B. Jul 25, 2008, 11:36am UTC
Another great one.
Sharon P. Jul 25, 2008, 11:45am UTC
Love the image of the 'black spreading over the Earth and the Heaven.

Thanks Poddar, another great one.
Alison H. Jul 25, 2008, 12:02pm UTC
Quite evocative, Poddar. I'll come back later to comment some more....
Arlene H. Jul 25, 2008, 1:08pm UTC
Excellent, threading a golden hem, just lovely work.
Christine H. Jul 25, 2008, 2:21pm UTC
I loved the golden hem line!
Beverly P. Jul 25, 2008, 4:57pm UTC
Ahhh... makes one ponder how far you will go for a dream doesn't it?
blaine d. Jul 25, 2008, 5:39pm UTC
great one!
Chelsea R. Jul 25, 2008, 6:35pm UTC
Thanks for posting to In ‘em to get ‘em!!
Dan H. Jul 25, 2008, 7:14pm UTC
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Kerrell Goolsby Jul 25, 2008, 10:18pm UTC
Well done!
Deloris Wright Jul 25, 2008, 11:58pm UTC
We all have followed a dream. Some followed there's longer and some not as long. Great poem Poddar.my friend
Carl Lee Jul 26, 2008, 9:27am UTC
Thank you for using Gather Broadcast, where there is an open line of communication for all and you’re more than a connection.
Sandre M. Jul 26, 2008, 10:35am UTC
Poddar,
Very intriguing. The images are perfect and picture it paints is so fluid. Thanks for sharing it with me.
Barbara B. Jul 26, 2008, 11:51am UTC
Poddar you certainly do have a way with words that I
really love what you penned, each time. *smiles*
Sandi S. Jul 26, 2008, 2:42pm UTC
I can hear the boys foot steps as he runs.

Nice work. Inviting.
Angela A. Jul 26, 2008, 10:35pm UTC
How far will you go to reach your dreams? Very far, I see!
Very inspirational piece!
Alison H. Jul 26, 2008, 11:06pm UTC
This is one of my favorites of yours, Poddar. Full of marvelous imagery and the hopes of a young boy.
Kristen D. Jul 27, 2008, 1:54am UTC
You always write so beautifully
Beth G. Jul 27, 2008, 8:46pm UTC
This was so good! Thanks for sharing.
manoj sanyal Jul 29, 2008, 6:10am UTC
Lovely poem.... enjoyed reading.
René Allen Aug 13, 2008, 1:28pm UTC
Much to think about in this one Poddar . . .

We'd like to hear more about ~ "The child’s dream to become a fisherman echoes the call,“

We'd love to hear your expanded thoughts on this in Dream Depths

WE thank you for gracing us with this poetic work.

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