by Vinay Benjamin
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December 22, 2006

Celibate Pens . . . .

July 12, 2008 10:18 AM EDT (Updated: July 12, 2008 11:52 AM EDT)
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Celibate pens make good narrators
For Houdini thoughts submerged in ink
Freed of all trappings again in earnest
Run riot on virgin sheets
The exhilaration of capturing the subtle
With language that can create
Simplicity from complex emotions
Lucidity through the veils of the vague

I treasure this fortuitous acquaintance
With whittled reed and flowing inkwell
Allowing orphaned thoughts to accrue
Via random sequels
Though not exceptionally gifted, yet
Equipped with tools of a cherished trade
Discipline expression frequently
In loftiness or simple threads

I indulge the pen its celibacy
Learning eloquence from the teacher silence
The art of poetic origami
Stirring minds to set them ablaze
Turns every poetic endeavour to
A continuum of inner dialogue
In this captivating process of hearing
And likewise in turn being heard . . . .
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Comments: 38

jeni e. Jul 12, 2008, 10:44am EDT
This is wonderful...if it hadn't been for quills want would the ancient writers have done? I wonder. Thanks for your poem. I am now a published author. My first novel can now be purchased through Authorhouse.com, Virginia Swem Edmonds. Have a great writing week. Tootles.
Vinay Benjamin Jul 12, 2008, 11:02am EDT
Thank you, Jeni for your kind words. And congratulations for reahing the pinnacle every writer aspires to reach. What is your novel about?
Vinay Benjamin Jul 12, 2008, 11:48am EDT
Thank you, Judi - you've analyzed the thought behind these lines well. I'm grateful.
Lisa Frost Jul 12, 2008, 1:01pm EDT
Vinay this is so wonderful. It goes to the heart of any writer, whether verse, truth, or tales. So often the words are there, if we are only quiet enough to listen to them before we put them down to paper. I don't think one phrase applies to you, however, and that was:
"Though not exceptionally gifted, yet
Equipped with tools of a cherished trade"

Yes, you are equipped with the tools, but it takes more than tools to put down words of such beauty and inspiration that you just want to read it again, one more time....
vijay kumar Jul 12, 2008, 1:13pm EDT
Exquisite poem, Vinay.
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Jul 12, 2008, 1:28pm EDT
You have a mighty pen and this is just beautiful composition and Yes!!!

Turns every poetic endeavour to
A continuum of inner dialogue

Brava!
Sue * Jul 12, 2008, 1:37pm EDT
"Though not exceptionally gifted"

You my friend, are very gifted with your words.
Vinay Benjamin Jul 12, 2008, 2:41pm EDT
Li your encouragment, your love are a great inspiration that encourage me to continue these "experiments" with language. Thank you, dear friend.
Vinay Benjamin Jul 12, 2008, 2:41pm EDT
Vijay dear friend, I truly value your friendship and support. Thank you.
Vinay Benjamin Jul 12, 2008, 2:43pm EDT
Bhawana - you add magic to my posts. I genuinely treasure your friendship. Thank you, precious friend.
Vinay Benjamin Jul 12, 2008, 2:45pm EDT
Sue - you are very generous with your compliments. Thank you, dear friend.
M & M. Jul 12, 2008, 7:25pm EDT
Thank you for posting this in my group. This was a wonderful article.
ELLEN B. Jul 12, 2008, 10:41pm EDT
Just wonderful thoughts for us to contemplate. The magic of the pen, whatever it may be. The tool that works such wonders for all to see. Quite possibly the most often used ever. And the ideas you have provoked. I am inspired. You are so very good Vinay. Thanks for the read. Ellen B
Vinay Benjamin Jul 13, 2008, 2:21am EDT
Margieanne - I am really glad you liked the article. Thank you, for your compliment.
Vinay Benjamin Jul 13, 2008, 2:22am EDT
Ellen - Its a joy to be connected again. Thank you for your wonderful compliments on this article.
Pamela G. Jul 13, 2008, 5:13am EDT
Very beautiful...Sent you an email-let me hear from you!
Michelle W. Jul 13, 2008, 9:42am EDT
Very, very nice. I still write the old fashioned way, pen on paper. Once when I was stuck, I bought a new journal and new pen and dedicated a poem to my muse with these "virgin" instruments. I like the idea of learning from teacher silence as well.

peace
Sharon C. Jul 13, 2008, 12:07pm EDT
You have expressed beautifully how a writer feels. Somedays my quill seems empty and sometimes it speaks. Thank you for writing this
Vinay Benjamin Jul 14, 2008, 4:15am EDT
Pamela Thank you for the offer of publishing this in the Shine Journal. I'm really grateful. I've done the needful as required in the registration page. Thank you once more for this wonderful support.
Vinay Benjamin Jul 14, 2008, 4:16am EDT
Michelle there is something very comforting in holding a pen and that's what I ALWAYS do before sitting at the keyboard. Thank you, for your wonderful observations and compliments.
Vinay Benjamin Jul 14, 2008, 4:17am EDT
Sharon Thank you for reading this and inspiring me further. I'm very grateful for your support.
~*Jackie Ferrari*~ Jul 14, 2008, 8:37am EDT
~Learning eloquence from the teacher silence~

Only you can be this deep, CB. I truly loved this. I read it over and over and over. Piece by piece to feel it again and again.


Beautiful!
Vinay Benjamin Jul 14, 2008, 11:05am EDT
Had a good weeked, Jackie - pleasure to "see" you again. You picked the most meaningful thought in this poem - thank you. CB is very happy.
~*Jackie Ferrari*~ Jul 14, 2008, 2:22pm EDT
♥ CB is very happy? It was my intention ♥


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Vinay Benjamin Jul 15, 2008, 7:16am EDT
From CB to the 'silent one' . . .

LOL
Vinay Benjamin Jul 16, 2008, 4:02am EDT
Ink and blank parchment, Selene the perfect playground for experiments with language. I am very grateful for your profound compliment. Thank you, dear friend.
Charity M. Jul 16, 2008, 12:01pm EDT
((( Hi Vinay...Loved this! I have an old briefcase I tend to pull-off the floor...inside "little treasures," pieces of napkins, tiisues, cardboard, looseleaf...anything I wrote on...in years past--Poets hold close these treasures...'golden...to our souls.'
Charity M. Jul 16, 2008, 12:02pm EDT
((( Nice of you to visit me...)))
Vinay Benjamin Jul 16, 2008, 1:18pm EDT
Charity</> incidentally, I too have an old box with my writing from yesteryears and I agree, its a treasure.

And as for your second comment - its was a pleasure that I've missed for long.

Thank you, dear friend I genuinely value your opinion.
Beryl Singleton Bissell Jul 19, 2008, 12:16pm EDT
A poem filled with power and insights so beautifully and mysteriously expressed.
"I indulge the pen its celibacy/Learning eloquence from the teacher silence."

How beautiful. Having just returned from a 10 day Vepasana retreat, I hope my pen shall be as eloquent.
Rony J. Jul 20, 2008, 11:41pm EDT
Thank you Vinay
your poem past through me like straight arrow searching for place to interwine
your truly a wordsmith creating such wonderful write
thank you again for kind words
God Bless
Rony J. Jul 20, 2008, 11:43pm EDT
This is really a eloquent write
Austin Cushing Jul 21, 2008, 12:58am EDT
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Vinay Benjamin Jul 21, 2008, 3:19am EDT
Beryl sheer pleasure to "see" you again, dear friend after such a long time. Thank you for your wonderful compliments. Where was the Vepasana retreat? Please tell me more.

Regards,

Vinay
Vinay Benjamin Jul 21, 2008, 3:21am EDT
Rony, new found friend Thank you, this is what sharing is all about, I guess. Through our words we explore sentiments and I'm so glad you're my friend.
Vinay Benjamin Jul 21, 2008, 3:22am EDT
Dear Austin Thank you for the support. I really appreciate the help.

Regards,

Vinay

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