by Kushal Poddar

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January 19, 2008

Of silence and revelry

September 29, 2009 07:07 AM EDT (Updated: September 29, 2009 10:35 PM EDT)

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Of silence and revelry

The emerald convoy of hedges, leaves;

those tired homecomings are blessed. Pebbles

carry one step at a time; drained steps.

The door creaks. Silence engulfs a light.

Autumn’s golden descent is chased by

two magpies, seen by me through a pane.

A tumbler fills. Tunes on a fiddle

permeate, wheedle, inquire and answer.

Why am I left with a bizarre ghost

of a feeling that somewhere a bash

is going on and I am not there?

Of course I would have left it amidst

a chitchat about shining ladder.

Green farm of promises

(To two of my best friends)

A tickle of an aroma.

“Autumn it is.” you say to no one.

Saluting legion of golden green

greets anyone who travels this far.

Two friends, fiddles, autumn sonata;

nimble conversation grazes like

fat wooly ewes; two friends meet and part.

A tickle of a whisper, breeze.

“Promise it is.” you say to no one.

Tags: poem, poetry, writing, verse, kushal poddar, farm, karen, alison, surreality

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Comments: 64

Allen H. Sep 29, 2009, 7:17am EDT

You reflect on nature while
I vent on intrusive ads
invading Gather...
Your way is better

Kushal Poddar Sep 29, 2009, 7:19am EDT

Perhaps we are turning zen. The motor cyclist is a test to that.

of silence and revelry

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JOHN BECK Sep 29, 2009, 7:25am EDT

The emerald convoy is a lovely expression in both, stated slightly differently in the second. Yes, two friends: Autumn and Promise. I like both, Kushal.

Kushal Poddar Sep 29, 2009, 11:20am EDT

Thank you John.

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Vinod Sailes Sep 29, 2009, 7:32am EDT

Excellent reflections and good rhythem.

Kushal Poddar Sep 29, 2009, 11:20am EDT

Thanks Vinod

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Dawn (a poet on the wall) Sep 29, 2009, 7:59am EDT

gorgeous reflections! my two best friends also. meooow

Kushal Poddar Sep 29, 2009, 11:21am EDT

A resounding Meowww

Dawn (a poet on the wall) Sep 29, 2009, 11:22am EDT

purrrrr

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Dawn (a poet on the wall) Sep 29, 2009, 8:00am EDT

I haven't heard the word magpies in a long time.

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Purrrrrrrrrrr~Genki dashite~Nantoka naru-yo! S. Sep 29, 2009, 8:23am EDT

enchanting~

Kushal Poddar Sep 29, 2009, 11:21am EDT

Thanks Purr

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Purrrrrrrrrrr~Genki dashite~Nantoka naru-yo! S. Sep 29, 2009, 8:24am EDT

Thanks for posting to GutterGirls~

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Sandre M. Sep 29, 2009, 8:27am EDT

These are wonderful, Kushal. I love the images of weariness in the first and the ghost of things undone or not yet done.

Kushal Poddar Sep 29, 2009, 11:23am EDT

Thanks Sandre. A thoughful comment.

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lynn a. Sep 29, 2009, 8:51am EDT

These go beautifully with the chill in the air this morning. Both are rich to me in sensation. Excellent. The morning started well and now it is even better for having read these.

Kushal Poddar Sep 29, 2009, 11:24am EDT

Here still it is hot.

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Jennifer Lee Sep 29, 2009, 9:31am EDT

Amazing imagery in both. We started to have some Fall like weather last night.

Kushal Poddar Sep 29, 2009, 11:25am EDT

Is not it beautiful?

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Dawn (a poet on the wall) Sep 29, 2009, 11:03am EDT

autumn sonata....I can hear the sonata now ;)

Kushal Poddar Sep 29, 2009, 11:26am EDT

In a meowing voice

Dawn (a poet on the wall) Sep 29, 2009, 11:27am EDT

meooow meoooow meoooooowwwwww =)

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Dawn (a poet on the wall) Sep 29, 2009, 11:03am EDT

meooow

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David W. Sep 29, 2009, 11:06am EDT

Nice ones Poddar. Glad to wake up and read these works.

Kushal Poddar Sep 29, 2009, 11:26am EDT

Thank you David.

of silence and revelry

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Alison H. Sep 29, 2009, 11:31am EDT

You put a smile on my face. Nice works, Ku.

Kushal Poddar Sep 29, 2009, 11:54am EDT

I am now at peace Alison. anything for a smile.

Karen E. Sep 30, 2009, 1:05am EDT

The rich blessing of the visit is captured here, your words bring us such smiles Kushal. Bruce says you penned the very nuances of the visit in such a perfect way. We enjoyed this very much Kushal and may I say that I am most certainly your friend. I will sleep tonight with memories on my pillow.

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porshe smith Sep 29, 2009, 12:24pm EDT

very nice , thanks for sharing ,,

Kushal Poddar Sep 29, 2009, 10:05pm EDT

Thanks

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Ruthi C. Sep 29, 2009, 12:28pm EDT

Your autumn promise speaks sweetness!
As for the bash, woe is the one who didn't invite Kushal!

X's and O's

Kushal Poddar Sep 29, 2009, 10:05pm EDT

Ha ha.

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Sharon P. Sep 29, 2009, 12:42pm EDT

Autumn is a promise, and you will always be invited to my parties, if you wish to come.

Kushal Poddar Sep 29, 2009, 10:06pm EDT

I shall go one of those days.

Sharon P. Sep 30, 2009, 12:27pm EDT

Please do.

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Angela A. Sep 29, 2009, 1:47pm EDT

I love seasonal poems!
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting

Kushal Poddar Sep 29, 2009, 10:06pm EDT

I love them too.

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Peter Joseph Swanson Sep 29, 2009, 2:21pm EDT

marvelous - happy autumn

Kushal Poddar Sep 29, 2009, 10:07pm EDT

Thanks Peter

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Ann M. (Site Scryer) Sep 29, 2009, 2:47pm EDT

Poem 1: A ghostly impression of autumn.

Poem 2: Great job on describing the photo-essay in question!

Thank you for posting to The Surreal Circus.

Kushal Poddar Sep 29, 2009, 10:07pm EDT

Thanks Ann.

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Annmarie B. Sep 29, 2009, 3:26pm EDT

Ah, the autumn and the start of a new way to begin things , friends, good things. never to be separated by distance, time stops. Sorry just had a great feeling from your writings. hugs,

Kushal Poddar Sep 29, 2009, 10:07pm EDT

Thanks Annmarie

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Kathryn E. Sep 29, 2009, 5:32pm EDT

such gems......

Featured in the Triple Name Club.

Kushal Poddar Sep 29, 2009, 10:36pm EDT

Thanks Kathryn

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EDWINA (MISSIE) B. Sep 29, 2009, 7:42pm EDT

i love autumn it my favorit time . thanks for sharing..

Kushal Poddar Sep 29, 2009, 11:18pm EDT

Thanks Edwina. I was missing you.

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Franklin Newman Sep 29, 2009, 10:10pm EDT

Autumn's arrival, led by magpies. How appropriate since magpies are death birds and death means change.

Green promises, in autumn? Fascinating. Promises of what? "By this time next year . . ."

Kushal Poddar Sep 29, 2009, 10:36pm EDT

Well said Franklin.

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blaine d. Sep 29, 2009, 10:15pm EDT

beautiful!

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Deloris Wright Sep 29, 2009, 10:48pm EDT

Very nice Poddar

Kushal Poddar Sep 29, 2009, 11:18pm EDT

Thank Deloris

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L. H. Sep 29, 2009, 11:22pm EDT

I liked them both;

To put it into my own type of words, this was fun and interesting....

A tumbler fills. Tunes on a fiddle

permeate, wheedle, inquire and answer.

Why am I left with a bizarre ghost

of a feeling that somewhere a bash

is going on and I am not there?

Of course I would have left it amidst

a chitchat about shining ladder.

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Lewis (taking over Gather) K. Sep 29, 2009, 11:37pm EDT

Remarkable pieces of fine art. In the first, I liked the reflection of feeling like I'm missing the party, been there before... In the second, the repetition of key phrases make it a complete whole... both reflect on both the beauty and meloncholy of Fall...

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arleen hodge Sep 29, 2009, 11:38pm EDT

autumn is promise & ghosts to me now....forever.

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Robert - just a simple man - B. Sep 29, 2009, 11:50pm EDT

I do think your Zen is showing here. That's a good thing.

"Of course I would have left it amidst", ironically Ku I've never know you to leave anything amidst, my brother.