by Kushal Poddar

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January 19, 2008

The Spirit of red and green

December 11, 2008 09:56 PM EST

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TheSpiritof red and green

The red and green is mixing, blending, merging.

I look at those out-of-worldly Magnolias.

A spell of wintry wind is coming down

the mountains of Himalayas and across the banks of Ganges.

Come over, I can face you this time. Look I've washed off

my hands, the stringent smell of cynical acid.

My washbowl is full of red, the washed off blood,

the blood which has gone bad. Holding my head high

I feel light with dizzy dreams of red flashes inside.

A piece of red heart of my love, the finest lips pouting,

all of the red things mingle with greens as I kneel down

upon earth, in my fist grasses and leaves

I am nothing to these I am nothing any more.

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Comments: 62

Cheryl W. Dec 11, 2008, 10:00pm EST

What lovely visuals here, Poddar. Another beautiful piece of writing...

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Beth G. Dec 11, 2008, 10:06pm EST

This was very lovely Poddar, thanks for sharing!

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Larry H. Dec 11, 2008, 10:15pm EST

THANKS FOR SHARING..

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Ladybounty ~. Dec 11, 2008, 10:16pm EST

Very nice Poddar......vivid images and feelings......

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carolyn m. Dec 11, 2008, 10:20pm EST

very nice

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Erica Hidvegi Dec 11, 2008, 10:21pm EST

short, simple, poignant. I liked it ! and Happy Holidays to you and yours . . .

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Liz H. Dec 11, 2008, 10:24pm EST

So vivid!

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Karen G. Dec 11, 2008, 10:30pm EST

Thank You Podar

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Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Dec 11, 2008, 10:52pm EST

Thanks for posting on Getting to 3000 Together. Helping others reach their goals

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Jan S. Dec 11, 2008, 10:57pm EST

Colorful and strong.

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JOHN BECK Dec 11, 2008, 11:02pm EST

Deep!

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Samantha G. Dec 11, 2008, 11:08pm EST

Visual and profound....it is so sad in a way....hurt me...made me cry. Thank you for writing this.

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Kimberly Ripley Dec 11, 2008, 11:33pm EST

This was very concise, yet captivating in a magical poetic form.

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rachel sloan Dec 11, 2008, 11:48pm EST

very nice, thanks a bunch and happy holidays

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Angela A. Dec 12, 2008, 12:33am EST

This is truly in the holiday spirit. Thanks so much for the warmth.
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting

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Jule's dreamin of a wonderfilled life for all research mode again Dec 12, 2008, 1:02am EST

lovely words flow so well.........

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Shirley U Understand Me S. Dec 12, 2008, 1:20am EST

wonderful...one of your best

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Elsie Duggan Dec 12, 2008, 1:53am EST

somehow Poddar, I found it sad, maybe it is me.

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Alison H. Dec 12, 2008, 2:02am EST

Well-done, Kushal. More to say later....

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Lisa Frost Dec 12, 2008, 5:53am EST

simple yet very compelling. well done.

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Pam S. Dec 12, 2008, 7:36am EST

I loved the imagery, another great job.

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Sherrie H. Dec 12, 2008, 7:41am EST

Such vivid images this provokes... excellent.

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Sherrie H. Dec 12, 2008, 7:42am EST

Thanks for posting this to Rainbow Connections - Colorful Competitions - it's perfect for this week's Christmas Red and Green theme!

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Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn Dec 12, 2008, 9:06am EST

beautifully painted

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Lyn Owen Dec 12, 2008, 11:03am EST

Well done.

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Debra B. Dec 12, 2008, 11:16am EST

Very impressionable. At the end of each phrase I find myself stopping and thinking what I have just read. And that's a good thing. Great job!

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Bill's Spirit Dec 12, 2008, 12:31pm EST

I'm with Elsie, it made me feel kind of sad; as if this were about grief.

Great imagery!

Well done !!

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Michelle W. Dec 12, 2008, 2:17pm EST

Very nice piece of work.

Thanks for posting in Journey Into Poetry !

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regina k. Dec 12, 2008, 2:24pm EST

vivid images of the color red and fresh greens

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Kathryn E. Dec 12, 2008, 3:11pm EST

Featured in the Triple Name Club.

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Sandi S. Dec 12, 2008, 3:15pm EST

Amazing...

but what does it mean?

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Sandi S. Dec 12, 2008, 3:16pm EST

I am with Elsie. It was sad.

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amy s. Dec 12, 2008, 3:18pm EST

cool poem have a great holiday season

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Teresa A. Dec 12, 2008, 4:13pm EST

Nice one!!

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Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Dec 12, 2008, 4:18pm EST

the finest lips pouting...cute

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blaine d. Dec 12, 2008, 6:10pm EST

i like the color schene you used!

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Lewis (taking over Gather) K. Dec 12, 2008, 8:54pm EST

Maybe I'm way off, but did anyone catch the meloncholy in this piece? Or do your guests see what they wish to see? This was profoundly saddening to me -a tale of grief and passing. Fine writing, nonetheless.

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Georgiana S. Dec 12, 2008, 9:00pm EST

Don't give up!

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William Dotani Dec 13, 2008, 12:48pm EST

Maybe I'm off base, but this poem seemed like a person coming to grips with great sorrow because of a loss of someone or a loss of a dream, wish or hope.

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Montanna Cauble Dec 13, 2008, 1:57pm EST

you have a great talent and keep up the good work!

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Sharon P. Dec 13, 2008, 3:16pm EST

That's stunning.

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Elizabeth H. Dec 13, 2008, 4:22pm EST

Very nice

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Shelbia C. Dec 14, 2008, 10:16pm EST

I wish that I could come up with such fantastic poetry as often as you do. You are really talented.

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Sophiya S. Dec 15, 2008, 11:52am EST

neat

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Samantha G. Dec 15, 2008, 1:08pm EST

A striking and thought provoking piece. Thank you.

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Sujata (funnily 'Suji' ) S. Dec 16, 2008, 11:56am EST

What a tribute attributed from the Great Himalayas down the flowing

edges of the Holy Ganges to survive the guilt of plight extinct !!

Superb sentiment offered here dearly PODDAR Kushal

I dare not miss you by chace to losing all the wisdom Cosmic !!!!

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Curt L. Dec 16, 2008, 5:14pm EST

Interesting!

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Alison H. Dec 20, 2008, 11:00pm EST

I love this one!

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Sherrie H. Dec 21, 2008, 10:08pm EST

Congratulations! You won 2nd Place in this week's Poetry Category for the Christmas Red and Green Competition at Rainbow Connections - Colorful Competitions - Thanks for sharing this beautiful poem with us!

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Nancy 67 Dec 21, 2008, 11:18pm EST

Congratulations on your RC win, Poddar!

4 of us ~ Merry Christmas Gather ~ small size

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elizabeth e. Dec 22, 2008, 7:01am EST

Congrats on your Rainbow Connection win.

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Digital Diva S. Dec 22, 2008, 7:39am EST

Congrats on the rainbow win!

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Cristina S. Dec 22, 2008, 9:15am EST

Congratulations!
This is sad, but it has strong visuals, and I hope for you, a happy ending in the wings somewhere...

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Amanda C. Dec 22, 2008, 9:54am EST

beautiful poem!

Congrats!

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Denise E. Dec 22, 2008, 9:55am EST

Beautiful word painting ~ Congratulations!

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Jessica S. Dec 22, 2008, 10:46am EST

Great job! Congratulations!

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Julie (there will always be a rainbow) G. Dec 22, 2008, 4:00pm EST

Great impact here... this is lovely. Congratulations!

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Sheila Deeth Dec 22, 2008, 9:11pm EST

Powerfully different. Great job and Congratulations!.

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carolyn b. Dec 23, 2008, 7:53am EST

Congratulations

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Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Jan 6, 2009, 7:05am EST

beautiful poem.

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Felicia R. Jan 7, 2009, 5:43pm 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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