by Kushal Poddar

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Selfish

March 08, 2009 10:40 PM EDT

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selfish

In your hearth a slow fire is burning.

She sits there like a starving man

with a hollow face looking at it.

“Storm will soon subside,” you have remarked

and let the words hang between you and her.

February still refuses to bloom

here in your part, in your garden.

She has observed the void reigning

at the place of dahlias she’s seen.

You follow the eyes, say,

“I am no selfish giant.”

And she may have said,

“Neither, you are the happy prince.”

You do not pretend to be happy.

Outside the storm intends to keep her

confined with you, her past,

suddenly thrown together;

here electric faults at the time of storm;

the forlorn candle flickers in hope

of dahlias to exchange places with void.

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JoAnne D. Mar 8, 2009, 10:43pm EDT

Very nice, thanks for the share.

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Lewis (taking over Gather) K. Mar 8, 2009, 10:49pm EDT

The uncomfortable confines of being with someone he had a troubled history with. Or so I read in your words. Anyway, it's a great write.

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Stephanie S. Mar 8, 2009, 10:54pm EDT

very good writing

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Jennifer Lee Mar 8, 2009, 10:56pm EDT

Intriguing and wonderful. I bow to you, my friend. For you are a master wordsmith in the truest sense. Have a good night and thank you for posting to our group.

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Krystal Harwell Mar 8, 2009, 10:58pm EDT

thanks for sharing your talent with us on gather :)

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Georgiana S. Mar 8, 2009, 11:00pm EDT

hope springs eternal!

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F. Jeanette c. Mar 8, 2009, 11:09pm EDT

Strong poem

10 4 u

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blaine d. Mar 8, 2009, 11:17pm EDT

hurricane season is just around the corner,out with the bad ,in with the good!keep them comming

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lynn a. Mar 8, 2009, 11:17pm EDT

Very sad to me. I don't have much hope for dahlias.

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JOHN BECK Mar 8, 2009, 11:34pm EDT

Though confined together, it doesn't sound like there's much hope for their relationship.

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Kimberly Ripley Mar 8, 2009, 11:43pm EDT

Relationships can be like storms....even violent at times. Lots of deep meaning here!

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L. H. Mar 8, 2009, 11:44pm EDT

Liked it very much and thanks.

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Alison H. Mar 8, 2009, 11:49pm EDT

A powerful write, speaking of hidden conflicts.

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Kathryn E. Mar 9, 2009, 12:00am EDT

Featured in the Triple Name Club.

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Rony J. Mar 9, 2009, 12:12am EDT

Strong Words
"She sits there like starving man"
love this line
God Bless

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Liz H. Mar 9, 2009, 12:36am EDT

Sometimes the opportunity comes too soon for forgiveness to grow...proves again the sometimes unfortunate strength of the human will for self-protection.

Lovely poetry, Poddar!

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Elsie Duggan Mar 9, 2009, 12:55am EDT

There is only one correct time for everything,

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necee t. Mar 9, 2009, 1:00am EDT

thank you Poddar... very wonderful...

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~Jamie W. Mar 9, 2009, 1:13am EDT

I loved this poem.

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The Wassners, People Who Care About You!!!! Mar 9, 2009, 1:55am EDT

Thank you for sharing,
don't let yesterday use up too much of today

May God Bless you and keep you closed to his Heart. In the name of JESUS.

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Linda T. Mar 9, 2009, 3:14am EDT

Sometimes being confined helps people open up to each other. This doesn't seem to be the case here. They seem uncomfortable in each others company.

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JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Mar 9, 2009, 5:27am EDT

This poem is like a photograph that captured all the nuances of an uncomfortable moment.

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Nancy Biri Mar 9, 2009, 7:29am EDT

Nice

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brandi West Mar 9, 2009, 7:54am EDT

nice poem... Always like your posts they have great meaning

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Adrian Eve Revenaugh Mar 9, 2009, 8:06am EDT

In the hearth lie embers kept warm, though the light flickers low. She sits beneath the mountain, holding the starving man within, a prince who knows the hunger of souls. Dahlias bloom and trapped birds fly and the poet listens closely to storm and calm.

Your words are magic, poet Kushal

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Stirling D. Mar 9, 2009, 8:15am EDT

Are dahlias a perennial?

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Nancy L. Mar 9, 2009, 8:16am EDT

This poem could be about so many things: poverty, depression, waning love...

The missing flowers and storm nicely set the mood.

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Purrrrrrrrrrr~Genki dashite~Nantoka naru-yo! S. Mar 9, 2009, 8:24am EDT

Your ability to transport the reader into a visual Kafkaesque dream is pure beautiful power. Your metaphors and analogies are absolutely original and captivating!

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Elizabeth H. Mar 9, 2009, 10:27am EDT

Very nicely done.

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Cheryl W. Mar 9, 2009, 10:32am EDT

A wonderful poem, Poddar. Love it!

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Barbara M. Mar 9, 2009, 10:35am EDT

very nice

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Sophiya S. Mar 9, 2009, 10:58am EDT

great job

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David W. Mar 9, 2009, 11:07am EDT

Not every poem has to mean something, however your methapors for life are welcomed at my table any day.

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Sharon C. Mar 9, 2009, 11:30am EDT

Wonderful Poem.

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Angela A. Mar 9, 2009, 11:46am EDT

Extremely lovely writing!
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting

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John Philipp Mar 9, 2009, 12:33pm EDT

Most excellent, Poddar.

Thanks.

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Sharon P. Mar 9, 2009, 12:40pm EDT

Nice.

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Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Mar 9, 2009, 12:43pm EDT

a starving soul...beautiful

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Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Mar 9, 2009, 12:43pm EDT

Featured in

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Ann M. (Site Scryer) Mar 9, 2009, 2:28pm EDT

Wow! I read this as entirely metaphorical.

The cold, unyielding, and stormy man has confined his lover while starving her of affection.

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Ann M. (Site Scryer) Mar 9, 2009, 2:28pm EDT

Thank you for posting this to The Surreal Circus.

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Haim Kadman Mar 9, 2009, 2:29pm EDT

Human storms don't have seasons, they may subside or last for ever - a beautiful poem Poddar.

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Chas Andrews Mar 9, 2009, 3:15pm EDT

thanks!

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Sandi T. Mar 9, 2009, 6:21pm EDT

Thank you for sharing your words.

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tonya brown Mar 9, 2009, 7:38pm EDT

very nice,thank you for sharing!!!!

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Beth G. Mar 9, 2009, 9:06pm EDT

This was very good Poddar, thanks for sharing!

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