by Kushal Poddar
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January 19, 2008

Two wise men

April 30, 2009 09:52 PM EDT (Updated: May 01, 2009 01:26 AM EDT)
views: 184 | comments: 51

 

Two wise men

( To Robert on his birthdeay)

I exclaim, “It is blood.”

Robert does not believe in bleeding

or death;

hence, we continue to stir

the rotten trunks, barks, stems, roots

till we see

it is really

a blood orchid.

With a smile we proceed

meandering down the dusty roads

away from the city.

 

“So there is life after all.”

The conclusion does not sound

preposterous.

In our flask

the sweet, almost intoxicating aroma

of nectar waits to be poured

into a cup.

I pick a thorn from my shirt

and quaff my thirst.

We are carrying the flask

for someone else

who is in more need

for it than we are.

© 2009 - All Rights Reserved Kushal Poddar

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Comments: 51

Beth G. Apr 30, 2009, 9:54pm EDT
Very interesting poem Poddar!
Jo N. Apr 30, 2009, 9:58pm EDT
Nice, thanks for sharing.
Angela A. Apr 30, 2009, 9:59pm EDT
Very cool poem Poddar!
I hope Robert likes it.
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting
blaine d. Apr 30, 2009, 10:01pm EDT
nice one!
JOHN BECK Apr 30, 2009, 10:09pm EDT
Excellent. Thank you for honoring Robert.
Cheryl W. Apr 30, 2009, 10:12pm EDT
Wonderful poem, Poddar..:)
Nancy Biri Apr 30, 2009, 10:13pm EDT
Nice
Mariana T. Apr 30, 2009, 11:01pm EDT
In our flask

the sweet, almost intoxicating aroma

of nectar waits to be poured

into a cup.

As always incredible work! Salud
Lewis (taking over Gather) K. Apr 30, 2009, 11:05pm EDT
Fantastic writing. I like the connection between the blood orchid and life. All sorts of metaphors to be read in that.
David W. Apr 30, 2009, 11:12pm EDT
Very nice play going on in this. Thanks Poddar.
Stephanie S. Apr 30, 2009, 11:24pm EDT
very nice
Shelbia C. Apr 30, 2009, 11:28pm EDT
This is wonderful
roger s. Apr 30, 2009, 11:30pm EDT
very good poem
Serena V. Apr 30, 2009, 11:31pm EDT
The wording really made me visualize what you were saying...even though I have to admit I didn't 100% understand (as no one can of poetry I'd imagine) I really did like it a lot :)
Georgiana S. Apr 30, 2009, 11:38pm EDT
Hope springs eternal!
timi A. Apr 30, 2009, 11:47pm EDT
Thanks for sharing.
Kimberly Ripley Apr 30, 2009, 11:52pm EDT
The blood orchid plays such a significant role in this portrayal. Beautiful!
Ellen B. May 1, 2009, 1:31am EDT
Very well written, I'm just not good with poetry.
Jyoti M. May 1, 2009, 3:22am EDT
A very nice poem..both of you will surely have great adventures together..;)
Kathryn E. May 1, 2009, 6:10am EDT
Really good job.

Featured in the Triple Name Club.
You said just enough, but not too much and in such a wonderful way, poddur. Nice!
Sandi S. May 1, 2009, 8:02am EDT
interesting twist, so the one who does not believe in blood or death was right?? NIce work, Poddar. Unique and refreshing.
Howard b. May 1, 2009, 10:34am EDT
very nice .Thanks for sharing.
Granny Janny H. May 1, 2009, 10:36am EDT
Love it, my friend...every word.
Adrian Eve Revenaugh May 1, 2009, 10:36am EDT
Yikes! Must admit I far more enjoyed your poem then misty's advertising for her group.

This one was really clean and tight which I liked. It felt like being in full stride linked hip to hip, enjoying each others deep and abiding friendship and exploring terrain and far reaching thoughts on generosity and life. Started my day on the right foot.

Visually distinct as well Kushal.
Nicely done.
Ade
Ann M. (Site Scryer) May 1, 2009, 10:36am EDT
This is one of my favorites among your poems, Kushal. It's enigmatic yet universal, with its themes of the thorns and nectar of life.

Thank you for posting this to The Surreal Circus.
Christine P. May 1, 2009, 11:59am EDT
very nice
Robert - just a simple man - B. May 1, 2009, 12:51pm EDT
WOW, my spirit brother. Maybe our destiny is to hike the world to help and honor those less fortunate. You've got powerful magic in that flask and in your words.

Thank you so much my friend. You have brightened my birthday. I will be in the woods tonight and at my campfire I will read this again.

God Bless You Young Sir!
Robert - just a simple man - B. May 1, 2009, 12:54pm EDT
The blood orchid is a beautiful symbol.

Now,

let's join forces and find that Blood Orchid Diamond, so we can feed the world.
Robert - just a simple man - B. May 1, 2009, 12:54pm EDT
BTW: I know fully well you are one of the WISE men. But who is the other? LOL
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. May 1, 2009, 12:55pm EDT
Very nice!
wonderful =)
Svetlana Goryacheva May 1, 2009, 1:50pm EDT
Excellent work, dear Poddar - and Happy Birthday to Robert! :-)

Blessings and best wishes - S.
Haim Kadman May 1, 2009, 2:08pm EDT
A great gesture and a great poem.
Jan S. May 1, 2009, 2:45pm EDT
This is lovely, Poddar. Happy Birthday to Robert!
EDWINA (MISSIE) B. May 1, 2009, 3:17pm EDT
wonderfull poem, thanks for sharing
Sharon P. May 1, 2009, 3:59pm EDT
Great one.
Sheila Deeth May 1, 2009, 8:26pm EDT
Wow. Wonderful imagery.
Paula C. May 1, 2009, 11:19pm EDT
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Jennifer Lee May 2, 2009, 12:29am EDT
Loved the metaphors in this poem and appreciate the honor of our dear friend, Robert. Thank you for posting to our group.
Jason Hillenburg May 2, 2009, 12:46am EDT
An excellent poem, Poddar, filled with concrete imagery that is open to a variety of interpretations. The language is very specific and appeals to the senses.
Shelly B. May 2, 2009, 9:14am EDT
lovely imagery, Poddar...thank you for sharing your poem in honor of your friend's birthday with us!
William Dotani May 2, 2009, 11:02am EDT
You touch on that so common. People searching for beauty and ignoring the plight of others. Not only is the plight ignored, but the help needed is used by those not in need. There is a lot of unsaid Metaphor in your enjoyable verse.
Van N. May 2, 2009, 7:07pm EDT
Beautiful as always.
Renita P. May 2, 2009, 10:15pm EDT
nicely written
Congrats one being MOTD for Comment As You Please for 4/29/09
Chas Andrews May 4, 2009, 3:56pm EDT
Sorry to leave a generic comment, but I am in a rush. Thanks for sharing!
Jodie B. May 7, 2009, 10:27pm EDT
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Ginger C. May 13, 2009, 2:48pm EDT
Enjoyed your poem very much! Poetry means different things to different people!

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