by Kushal Poddar
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January 19, 2008

Hey life, don't look at me!

April 07, 2009 10:23 PM EDT
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Heylife, don't look at me!

Life

breaths still

she can feel.

He lays ears

on the girl’s belly

where life is breathing.

Suddenly he succumbs to

unknown uncertainty, fear.

Life

itself

is not so

dear here.

They two are homeless.

Day wagers, unemployed;

carrying life invalidates

stops earning of the poor Eve.

Life

is a

paradox

they do not know

how to decipher,

yet ticks away

for the life’s sake inside lives

earth moves, birth takes place, human thrives.

=© 2009 - All Rights Reserved Kushal Poddar



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Comments: 55

Lisa Frost Apr 7, 2009, 10:26pm EDT
stirring!
Cheryl W. Apr 7, 2009, 10:28pm EDT
Very powerful and real, Poddar. Great write!
Kerrell g. Apr 7, 2009, 10:31pm EDT
Well done!!!!
timi A. Apr 7, 2009, 10:40pm EDT
lovely, thanks for sharing
Kathy W. Apr 7, 2009, 10:42pm EDT
AH! "for the life’s sake inside lives / earth moves, birth takes place, human thrives."

Someimes, in spite of our plans. Life takes place. And is evermore even more precious because of it's untimeliness.

Blessed be,
This moved me.
Wilka
Lewis (taking over Gather) K. Apr 7, 2009, 10:43pm EDT
Great writing. Reflects the sad truth of poverty, and all whom it affects.
Jo N. Apr 7, 2009, 10:45pm EDT
Nice, thanks for sharing.
Georgiana S. Apr 7, 2009, 10:49pm EDT
I find this so sad Poddar! It is that real!
Dana W. Apr 7, 2009, 10:55pm EDT
as always wonderful

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JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Apr 7, 2009, 10:56pm EDT
Life is definitely a paradox.
Robert - just a simple man - B. Apr 7, 2009, 10:56pm EDT
Through it all Poddar; disaster, famine, poverty, posterity, good, bad and ugly - Life Goes On. The next one from the womb may be the one who cures cancer, solves world hunger or leaves a footprint somewhere in space.

I love this poem even though the style is sad, you and your words give hope to mankind.
tammy b. Apr 7, 2009, 11:07pm EDT
loved it
Jennifer Lee Apr 7, 2009, 11:17pm EDT
This poem makes me wonder who is pregnant. I watched something tonight about Mumbai and your poem is not only compelling, but also very timely. Thank you for posting this thought provoking piece to our group.
Angela A. Apr 7, 2009, 11:20pm EDT
Bravo Poddar, this is super awesome!
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting
anna vee Apr 8, 2009, 12:08am EDT
And life keeps stepping forward.
Stirling D. Apr 8, 2009, 12:13am EDT
So true. Babies never come when it's convenient, but somehow we manage. Maybe the challenge is what gives us the strength. Poverty creates such paradoxes, too. Your poem highlights the ironies well.
Kamran Qureshi Apr 8, 2009, 12:24am EDT
Great write, Poddar!
Granny Janny H. Apr 8, 2009, 12:41am EDT
May this child thrive.
JOHN BECK Apr 8, 2009, 12:59am EDT
Birth and culture. Inextricably intertwined.
Kimberly Ripley Apr 8, 2009, 1:03am EDT
Human beings are a resilient bunch!
So very very beautiful
Kathryn E. Apr 8, 2009, 1:32am EDT
I can see that life gives you a lot of inspiration.

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Adrian Eve Revenaugh Apr 8, 2009, 1:34am EDT
Though sobering with new potential, the womb whisperings are intentions heard from within.

With such generous caring this child will thrive. Beautiful.
Svetlana Goryacheva Apr 8, 2009, 1:50am EDT
Breathtaking, dear Poddar... bravo! :-)

Blessings and best wishes - S.
Elsie Duggan Apr 8, 2009, 2:17am EDT
wonderful Poddar, I don't think you can escape though
Jennine D. Apr 8, 2009, 3:13am EDT
Life is always waiting to be born somewhere to thrive, to survive.
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Kimber F. Apr 8, 2009, 3:49am EDT
Your poetry is honest and moving. I really liked the naked truth of this one. It's hard not to be hopeful when a new life is being created and born. The road will be tough, but so worth traveling. Thank you for sharing and peace.
Nancy Biri Apr 8, 2009, 8:20am EDT
very nice
poignant and powerful!
Ann M. (Site Scryer) Apr 8, 2009, 9:28am EDT
I love the way you contrast the reality of pregnancy and birth with the "invalid" status of the homeless parents.

Thank you for posting this to The Surreal Circus.
Barbara M. Apr 8, 2009, 10:21am EDT
Very moving.

Thanks for posting to READING BOOKS ONLINE!
Bard Constantine Apr 8, 2009, 12:00pm EDT
From the ashes of poverty a phoenix could rise. Only time will tell. Very good writing.
Kathryn E. Apr 8, 2009, 12:37pm EDT
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blaine d. Apr 8, 2009, 12:47pm EDT
beautifully done!
Elizabeth H. Apr 8, 2009, 1:45pm EDT
Really nice
August Lady Apr 8, 2009, 2:16pm EDT
Awesome imagery!


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Howard b. Apr 8, 2009, 4:28pm EDT
In a world of throw away children There are still people that care. Some don't know what they do. Like Robert said some of these children could solve this worlds problems. But are cast away like a bag of trash. Well witten poddar .
Chuck L. Apr 8, 2009, 5:53pm EDT
Poddar, If I could weep, this might do it.
Sharon Lippincott Apr 8, 2009, 8:17pm EDT
Timeless.
Nathan Schauer Apr 8, 2009, 8:28pm EDT
Its a great piece of juxtaposition - the promise of new life/the fatalism of the present . Nicely done.
Austin Cushing Apr 8, 2009, 10:31pm EDT
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Peter Joseph Swanson Apr 9, 2009, 9:11am EDT
There is hope
Haim Kadman Apr 9, 2009, 2:05pm EDT
Life is dear no doubt in many aspects, and this excellent poem portrays all of it.
Beth G. Apr 9, 2009, 8:47pm EDT
This was great, and it makes you hope they have a happy ending!
Carol Roach Apr 9, 2009, 9:10pm EDT
wow this was wonderful
tonya brown Apr 10, 2009, 12:48pm EDT
very inspiring,makes me want to go help someone leess fortunate.thank you
Kim J. Apr 10, 2009, 7:04pm EDT
Very profound! you definitely have a talent of written word! Thanx for sharing and keep it coming.
roger s. Apr 11, 2009, 11:37pm EDT
very nice
Martha R. Apr 23, 2009, 7:41pm EDT




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Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Apr 26, 2009, 10:01am EDT
This is wonderful.
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Apr 29, 2009, 8:44am EDT
Thanks for posting on Getting to 3000 Together
Michelle W. Apr 30, 2009, 7:16pm EDT
Wow ... powerful description of a dilemma of the poor.

Thanks for posting in Journey Into Poetry !

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