by Kushal Poddar
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January 19, 2008

Summarily Snippets

March 27, 2009 10:41 PM EDT
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Summarily snippet

Summer means John Beck

with a spade

in his hands.

Nothing’s Hitchcock here please.

He is just planting seeds.

=© 2009 - All Rights Reserved Kushal Poddar

Middleclass dreams III

A sense of purposelessness

akin to some pain

is stabbing my heart.

I seek the touch

of the nearest wall for support.

It slips away.

“He is falling!” someone cries.

 

Wrong, wrong, wrong!

I have been fallen long before that.

=© 2009 - All Rights Reserved Kushal Poddar





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Comments: 46

JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Mar 27, 2009, 10:43pm EDT
Two great snippets, the first about a good man, here on Gather.
Sue T. Mar 27, 2009, 10:44pm EDT
Poddar, you are so skilled and entertaining!
Sue T. Mar 27, 2009, 10:44pm EDT
John doesn't just plant seeds, he nurtures them.
Nancy Biri Mar 27, 2009, 10:51pm EDT
very nice
Melissa J Mar 27, 2009, 10:54pm EDT
Beautiful.
Bard Constantine Mar 27, 2009, 10:55pm EDT
Great poems, says a lot in short sentences. Like the line "Nothing's Hitchcock here please". It's always great to use imaginative ways to say things. As for the second snippet.... I can relate all too well.

King of Lonely
Alison H. Mar 27, 2009, 10:59pm EDT
The first snippet is a lovely, whimsical tribute to our beloved poet-gardener. The second seems to express the anxiety and alienation of those who, even though they may have made some dreams come true, lack meaning and/or spirituality in their lives.
Kimberly Ripley Mar 27, 2009, 11:08pm EDT
Both of them are short, sweet and perfectly stated!
Carole S. Mar 27, 2009, 11:16pm EDT
I agree with all comments.
Susan Roberts Mar 27, 2009, 11:18pm EDT
good job!
Linda T. Mar 27, 2009, 11:18pm EDT
Love these snippets especially the first one.
Kathryn E. Mar 27, 2009, 11:32pm EDT
Lovely............
Kathryn E. Mar 27, 2009, 11:32pm EDT
Featured in the Triple Name Club.
JOHN BECK Mar 27, 2009, 11:33pm EDT
How unexpected and appreciated, Kushal. I am truly honored.
Kerry (A tree, not a lemon) .. Mar 28, 2009, 12:15am EDT
Thank you for posting to
Poetry by Us
William Dotani Mar 28, 2009, 1:42am EDT
Your first verse had me laughing. The second verse is rather poignant in saying wake up, this is the reality, you're on the road to nowhere and always have been on this road.
Quite a contrast, yet very enjoyable.
Georgiana S. Mar 28, 2009, 3:00am EDT
very readable, nice Poddar!
Svetlana Goryacheva Mar 28, 2009, 4:09am EDT
The first one has made me to smile broadly... well done! :-)

Blessings and best wishes - S.
Shelbia C. Mar 28, 2009, 4:51am EDT
I like both of them
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Mar 28, 2009, 7:10am EDT
Thanks for posting on Getting to 3000 Together
John Philipp Mar 28, 2009, 8:38am EDT
Well done, Poddar. Thanks.
Jennifer Lee Mar 28, 2009, 11:14am EDT
The first snippet is a wonderful tribute to a great friend and the second one resonates. Thank you for sharing your talent in our group.
Haim Kadman Mar 28, 2009, 12:09pm EDT
Great snippets Poddar with a wonderful sense of humor in the first one.
Marge H. Mar 28, 2009, 12:12pm EDT
The first one made me smile.

The second one, I can relate to. I've been feeling like that too, lately.
Leo Lemmer Mar 28, 2009, 2:16pm EDT
Excellent work--I like.

It is so sad that so many people feel that the second fits them.

Someone famous (enlighten me) said, "The purpose of life is a life of purpose." How can one live without purpose?
David W. Mar 28, 2009, 2:38pm EDT
Your poetryscream to me through cyberspace. Morning is nothing without Podar's paintbox of words.
Howard b. Mar 28, 2009, 4:42pm EDT
This type of poetry is new to me. I do like it . Thanks for sharing .
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Mar 28, 2009, 5:10pm EDT
Zabardast!!!!

Mind-blowing...what an unexpected snippet. Cool!
JoAnne D. Mar 28, 2009, 6:40pm EDT
Interesting read.
Angela A. Mar 28, 2009, 7:18pm EDT
Awesome Poddar!
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting
blaine d. Mar 28, 2009, 8:48pm EDT
beautiful!
Buzz B. Mar 28, 2009, 11:04pm EDT
Alrightythen I think !
Barbara M. Mar 28, 2009, 11:40pm EDT
The first is a wonderful tribute to a friend. The second, I love love love it!
Elsie Duggan Mar 29, 2009, 1:35am EDT
Both great snippets Poddar, liked the one about John, he is a very good friend to all
Elizabeth H. Mar 29, 2009, 2:43pm EDT
I really enjoy your writings. Keep up the good work.
brynn holt Mar 30, 2009, 1:23am EDT
I been down so goddamn long, it looks like up to me.

Thank you for posting to D, D &S
Vivian A. Mar 30, 2009, 11:35am EDT
Works in progress or merely brief poems?
Michelle W. Mar 30, 2009, 11:25pm EDT
Wonderful, both of them!!!
Chelle M. Apr 1, 2009, 3:46am EDT
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Barbary Chaapel Apr 6, 2009, 11:20am EDT
These are just great, Poddar. Made me smile!
Michelle W. Apr 6, 2009, 2:22pm EDT
Just coming back for a laugh at the first, and to contemplate the second!

Thanks for posting in Journey Into Poetry !
Chas Andrews Apr 13, 2009, 3:56pm EDT
thanks!
René Allen May 28, 2009, 8:33pm EDT

Well ~ Well Poddar! ~ For our 1st~ever Snippets CHALLENGE . . .

Your Summarily Snippet has been entered as your 1st entry in our Snippets CHALLENGE as a perfect "19" PLANTING~SEEDS~Style Snippet!

Your Middleclass dreams III has been entered as your 2nd entry in our Snippets CHALLENGE as a perfect "30" FALLING~Style Snippet (courtesy of a Snippets Edit performed by me -- cutting off the last part of the Snippet in total) ~ This part . . .

"Wrong, wrong, wrong!

I have been fallen long before that."

HUGS ~
René
Kushal Poddar May 28, 2009, 10:45pm EDT

Thank you, Rene. You have always been so kind to me.

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