by Kushal Poddar

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february expressions

January 31, 2009 11:45 PM EST

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February expressions

Nothing exists before this, only void;

a genesis, a self born fetus floats

amid blank darkness… this is how he feels

when her lips connive to create new world.

A February bough with sensation

of coming into life, once again

flaunts itself inside a crystal dome,- sky.

A notebook on which dry petals have fallen

sometimes in recent past, refuses to say

anything on mere physics class-notes.

A kiss as a catalyst and a world

is born amidst the world his young eyes see.

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t b. Jan 31, 2009, 11:50pm EST

I don't care for the word "connive"
I don't like its intent.

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Jennifer Lee Jan 31, 2009, 11:53pm EST

Beautiful, fraught with emotion, and exciting. I'm intrigued and want more. Most of your poems leave me with that feeling. Thank you for sharing in our group.

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Angela A. Jan 31, 2009, 11:56pm EST

Lovely! Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting

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Beth G. Feb 1, 2009, 12:02am EST

This was very good and a great way of showing a new life!

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Nancy Biri Feb 1, 2009, 12:02am EST

Nice poem

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Jennifer Lee Feb 1, 2009, 12:09am EST

You are now featured in The Poet's Circle!!! :))

Free Glitter Graphics, Fairy Glitter Graphics
Love, Julia

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Shirley U Understand Me S. Feb 1, 2009, 12:17am EST

interesting

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Claudia (kitty-cat) K. Feb 1, 2009, 12:18am EST

Very poignant.

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doria c. Feb 1, 2009, 12:21am EST

All sorts of things are happening here. I like it.

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Lin B. Feb 1, 2009, 12:40am EST

Excellent word crafting.

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Adrian Eve Revenaugh Feb 1, 2009, 12:41am EST

Friend Kushall,
Your words feel like three steps forward, two steps back. Much like the Feb. mood here. Green in the core of things, but woody and brittle without. The shift of seasons young man, well shared. Once again, thank you.

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Daniel Irwin Tucker Feb 1, 2009, 12:56am EST

The seasons relate so well to our lives. I love the way you expressed this. btw I really like the image you created of a new beginning conniving to kiss or breathe life once again into a "February bough." Wonderful writing, Poddar! Thanks.

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The Wassners, People Who Care About You!!!! Feb 1, 2009, 1:22am EST

Have A Great & Powerful Day W/J

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Shannon W Feb 1, 2009, 1:46am EST

Nicely written....

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Rae M. Feb 1, 2009, 2:05am EST

lovely

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Elsie Duggan Feb 1, 2009, 3:19am EST

Wonderful as usual Poddar, thanks for reminding me, I knew there was something for February, I will not be as profound as you.

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KC Klein Feb 1, 2009, 3:56am EST

I agree with Terry. Connive seems out of place, forced.

Other than that, a nice portrait.

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Lisa Frost Feb 1, 2009, 4:26am EST

wonderful write.

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Svetlana Goryacheva Feb 1, 2009, 4:46am EST

Very well done, as usual, dear Poddar! ;-)

Blessings and best wishes - S.

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Kathryn E. Feb 1, 2009, 5:03am EST

Featured in the Triple Name Club.

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JOHN BECK Feb 1, 2009, 5:53am EST

I find it interesting that the poem is interpreted by some as having to do with the seasons, where I see it as a young man's life transformed by a kiss. Well done, Poddar.

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Dorothy H. Feb 1, 2009, 6:16am EST

Thanks for sharing!

10 for you!

Very nice!

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Laura M. Feb 1, 2009, 8:08am EST

A kiss is a rebirth...how it moves the senses to conjure creative breaths
in all forms...even a cold February morning can begin to requisition the coming Spring
for gowth's inspirations to open to new exclamations that are truly budding from another
little touch of love gifted to the spaces that wait in the voids to be activated by us. Lovely poem, Poddar.

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Adrian Eve Revenaugh Feb 1, 2009, 8:33am EST

Lovely comment Laura M.

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Pam S. Feb 1, 2009, 9:12am EST

Interesting

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Donna S. Feb 1, 2009, 9:52am EST

10 for you! Thanks for sharing!

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JOHN BECK Feb 1, 2009, 10:06am EST

I agree with Adrian, Laura. Very poetic and appropriate comment.

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Ann M. (Site Scryer) Feb 1, 2009, 10:50am EST

I was confused by this poem at first, but after reading others' comments I see that this is about the upending of a young man's universe when he falls in love.

I think the opening lines are the reason for my confusion:

"Nothing exists before this, only void;/a genesis, a self born fetus floats/amid blank darkness… this is how he feels/when her lips connive to create new world."

This is very literal birthing imagery, and "lips" could be taken two ways.

To me, this these lines would feel more at home in different literary surroundings. This could be a starting point for another poem, if you are so inclined.

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Ann M. (Site Scryer) Feb 1, 2009, 10:51am EST

Thank you for posting this to The Surreal Circus.

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Christine P. Feb 1, 2009, 11:51am EST

thanks for sharing!

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Author/Poet Jackie Stroud-Painter Feb 1, 2009, 12:24pm EST

Great job!

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Alison H. Feb 1, 2009, 1:17pm EST

This is magical. It overwhelmed me, like the kiss.

February, where I live, is a kind of painful month, as there are bulb flowers emerging, yet it is still winter......

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Teresa A. Feb 1, 2009, 2:09pm EST

Interesting work, thanks

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Sharon P. Feb 1, 2009, 2:11pm EST

I would not have chosen connive either. Choose or desire would have fitted better. Like the rest of it though.

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JoAnne D. Feb 1, 2009, 2:21pm EST

Nothing wrong with new worlds, unless, of course, you think the Old world is fine.

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Debbie R. Feb 1, 2009, 2:34pm EST

thanks for sharing.

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Geeta M. Feb 1, 2009, 2:58pm EST

Very lyrical. Is this about a birth?

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Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Feb 1, 2009, 4:10pm EST

Wonderful job

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blaine d. Feb 1, 2009, 5:21pm EST

simply beautiful!

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William Dotani Feb 1, 2009, 6:21pm EST

Ah the beauty of the moment of the first kiss, which plants the seed of growth in loving.

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Mason Hensel Feb 1, 2009, 7:02pm EST

nice piece

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Nora Davenport Feb 1, 2009, 10:07pm EST

Nice poem!

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Elizabeth H. Feb 2, 2009, 11:25am EST

Enjoyed this. Well written.

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Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Feb 2, 2009, 11:37am EST

that unforgettable notebook,Poddar...beautiful!

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Doyle ( IS SOOO 7 for 7 soon... ) C. Feb 2, 2009, 2:29pm EST

Over my head. I'm sure it must be good because, you know...it doesn't rhyme. Dr. Seuss and I have our own style. Mine is not Poet Laureate material. But I do read these things and try to discern the emotive impact I can get. I look for meter and cadence...and something more, a je ne sais quoi, that gives an appeal beyond the words. I read them to learn more about what I do and do not like and to learn why I do and do not like what I read.

Interesting.

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Shannon H. Feb 3, 2009, 12:52am EST

Great poem! Kisses are always catalysts :)

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Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Feb 3, 2009, 3:13am EST

Featured in

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René Allen Feb 3, 2009, 7:24am EST

This is well written Poddar. Thank you for sharing this with us in Dream Depths . . . This is a description of the DREAM before LIFE EMERGES. WE thank you.

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Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Feb 3, 2009, 1:07pm EST

Nicely written, Poddar.

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Georgiana S. Feb 3, 2009, 9:57pm EST

with Spring life anew

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Sujata (funnily 'Suji' ) S. Feb 4, 2009, 9:08am EST

What turn-key a kiss can be !!

This is so most Kushal way !!!

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chelsie t. Feb 4, 2009, 10:19pm EST

Very good!!!

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regina k. Feb 8, 2009, 12:59pm EST

oh to have that feeling with just a kiss
love your work

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Barbara B. Feb 10, 2009, 11:48am EST

Such an amazing writing about February Expressions !!
Thank you my friend Poddar Kushal !!

Hugs n Love,
Barbie

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Barbara B. Feb 10, 2009, 11:50am EST

When little Dan Cupid draws back his bow then lets that
arrow go, it does stir up love in someones heart !!

Hugs, Barbie

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Roberta Moto Feb 12, 2009, 2:43pm EST

great writing as usual

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Nana Gill Mar 16, 2009, 11:44pm EDT

Poddar, February is the month the world celebrates romantic love. Love is as a breathe of life and hope, a birthing of such. I enjoyed reading this work. Thank you for pinging me. Perhaps, in place of connive, contrive.

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