shadows of a different passion

wonderfull love is always a virgin how true

Thanks Kathryne

I love them both. Great choice of words about love and rain.

Thanks Gul.

I like the metaphor of we are and become what we are taught. The Father's raincoat in this regard is a perfect vehicle for your theme.

William your appreciation really quench my thirst.

love is virgin

You know, I know both poems are lyrical and full of deep meaning but...

When I saw earl grey tea I could not help but think of Captain Jean Luke Picard of the Starship Enterprise.

Ah well...

Ha ha. Thanks Warren

;) Your welcome.

very pretty

Peter thanks

You tattooed my mind dear Poddar, I use a similar metaphor there images 'embedded in my mind' - your 'father raincoat' is fabulous writing, and the same goes for 'love is a virgin' and true it is...

Haim thanks

a wonderful write Kushal!!

Thanks Lisa

You have expressed two universal keys here my friend and in your usual elegance. From the first, there are many things we 'borrow' from our fathers that over time become our own. Some, borrow too much; some too little, based upon, in part, by the father I would imagine. My father was one of the very few 'go-to' guys in my hometown, regardless of who or what was being asked. He is still remembered that way by most. I wish I had 'borrowed' more of his traits.

The fact that I can even comment on the latter may surprise you because you know how long I have been alone; but I do remember love and I remember there is nothing greater than the feeling one gets when falling in love. And that feeling takes over whether it's your first love, your third or your thirteenth (etc). The passions and the possibilities are all there in their virgin form. And when the passion and the possibilities persevere, the love endures.

Thanks dude.

I never really knew my father. I know that I see a lot of him in me. my personality I get from my mom. only thing I really borrowed from him would be his love for philosophy, writing and literature.

well, he gave it to me thru genes.

You have papa Lynn dawn

you're so right. thank god for him

I love your poems. Your words like a time machine bringing back. Remembering. Virgin no more

Well said

Kushal, it's such a perfect morning for me to read your "weather" poems; quiet, meditative Sunday morning, just right for digesting lines like "earl grey evening" and "washing away tears from the streets". Thanks for such a great start to my day!

At this moment it is morning in Kolkata and your comment made my morning.

I love the second one. Love is, but we lose that point of view. Too bad we cannot keep it.

yes.

I like the line tattooed my mind, in particular. Great metaphors in the first poem. You always have such a unique vision. The second poem rings true for me.

It is Jenny

"An earl-grey evening"... That conjures up such vivid images.

wondrous~

Thanks Purr

Thanks for posting to GutterGirls~

The option to protect our feelings is always there, allowing us to become consumed by passion without seeking to be shielded. Some of us, however, reach for the raincoat prematurely. Great work, Kushal.

Your comment is wonderful, just wonderful John.

thanks

I've been struggling for words to describe your poetry, Kushal. I think I can say now that your narrator is often in a very mindful state, letting images stream past and coalesce at will. It takes a while for a Western mind to adjust to this, but once one "gets it," your words take on a new dimension.

Thank you for posting to The Surreal Circus. You are now featured.

Wow! Thanks Ann

Protection from a father's raincoat - new love each time like a virgin - and earl grey tea.

Yes, for most...it's true. Featured in Poets, New and Old,

if Gather EATS this comment.........one...........more..........time, I'm going to scream!

Marilyn

I am honored Marilyn.

Two poems of class poetry. Enjoyed both.

I love your poems. :)

Love is always a virgin, yes. Innocent and new. A raincoat of dispassion, discarded. The things we learn from our parents, and how we must reject them. Wonderful!

you have a way to read my mind

Ths poem is fun, yet very deep. complex choice of expressiion, greatly poetic. nice on bro.

thank bro

You have many great gifts, chief among them is your poetry...

Featured in the Triple Name Club.

Thanks Kathryn

I rarely read poetry on Gather because most is truly bad, but after reading these two, I will read yours.

I am honored Leo

very pretty!

I was going to say, though you borrowed his raincoat (Dispassion) you do not seem to be wearing it. Then at the end it looks like that's what you're saying. Maybe you took it, so he could be free to experience life passionately?

Dispassion is to be acquire with age...

fight it, Kushal, with everything you have!

Love...

lovely poem!

i love "an earl grey evening, tea is made." great line

Thanks d d.

Your father raincoat is so great. and the grey tea just sets the mood. They a both very good thank you poddar

Love these, Poddar!

The first one resonates strongly with me now... personal reason (to be explained later) Like fine wine, Poddar. Your. Words. Are.

I may be one of the last to comment but that does not diminish the admiration I have for your ability to produce such incredible work. I especially enjoyed "shadows of a different passion" - and not just because I do so enjoy a good cup of Earl Grey.

First or last does not matter as long as you enjoy my offerings and say so. Thanks.

Love is always true and pure.
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting

Yes, Angela

The wisdom of the elders, there for the taking, if we dare to grasp.

Love always a virgin...a splendid way of looking at each new relationship in one's life.

As always Kushal, I thank you for sharing your thoughts.

Dispassion is my father’s raincoat

which I have borrowed not to return.

My take on this is a bit different from some of the others. I liken this to how we take on some of the characteristics of our own parents as we get older. Even the ones we said we never would have.

I agree. I'm more and more like my mom everyday.

'tis a good thing indeed

Right. Absolutely right.

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This is a sundown of

reshuffling life’s deck.


I especially like that ::)

Really enjoyed these. You have a beautiful way with words.

yes he has an excellent command of the english vocabulary,
featured with many thanks
mark

the shift comes again!

Master Poet Poddar ~ I love this line in "shadows of a different passion" . . .


I tattooed my mind with an image

(Nice imagery for the mind ~ lol}

And, this line is supreme in "Life is a virgin" . . .

reshuffling life’s deck.

In fact, "Reshuffling Life's Deck" is a great title for another poetic work ~ !

they are both beautifully done

thanks! (catching up on e-mails)