by Kushal Poddar

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January 19, 2008

Silence for God

July 17, 2009 06:46 AM EDT (Updated: July 17, 2009 11:38 PM EDT)

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Silence for God

(To Nancy Silveria)

We have erased our words with more words
then when you have pointed that out,

or that we are buried under words,

we have tried to scream, failed and tried again.
The failure of the same is silence,

the God residing within whom we have

never given a moment of respite.

16^th July, 1 a.m.

you reaped my sleep

drew a red line

on my hand

by a fine blade

which I had used for shaving

that morning.

I just stared at you,

still would do nothing.

It was the only peace

I could offer you.

snippet 1

a macabre line of life is cut short.

Flies are gathering

around me.

snippet 2

Last night ended in another night.

I was too dead to do the bed.

Tags: reflection, life, bitter, poem, poetry, muse, kushal poddar, impressionism, essentials, gather zone, writing, surreal, memoir

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Comments: 54

PURUSHOTHAMA RAO R. Jul 17, 2009, 7:06am EDT

nice verses
short and smart

Kushal Poddar Jul 17, 2009, 7:08am EDT

Thank you sir.

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Nancy Silveria Jul 17, 2009, 7:56am EDT

poddar, you give me the greatest compliment any writer can receive in that my words inspire the words of your great talent. Hugs to you.

The second poem peaked my interest and I wonder what inspired that one. Both snippets were good, but I snippet 1 sang more to me.

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Nancy Biri Jul 17, 2009, 8:07am EDT

Very nice

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L. H. Jul 17, 2009, 8:08am EDT

Good one's, rather morbid, but whatever.

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M. Bradley McCauley McCauley Jul 17, 2009, 8:18am EDT

Direct and on point!

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Vincent di Fondi Jul 17, 2009, 8:33am EDT

Like your poetry, Kushal

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Gul Dixon Jul 17, 2009, 8:42am EDT

Very neat verses. Very well expressed.

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Patti M. Jul 17, 2009, 8:49am EDT

Well done my friend you say a great deal with very few words.

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JOHN BECK Jul 17, 2009, 9:42am EDT

You continue to provide the best, Kushal.

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Sharon P. Jul 17, 2009, 10:39am EDT

Not many words, but lots of meaning.

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Purrrrrrrrrrr~Genki dashite~Nantoka naru-yo! S. Jul 17, 2009, 10:52am EDT

a gorgeous collection~especially adored the one for Nancy Silveria~

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Purrrrrrrrrrr~Genki dashite~Nantoka naru-yo! S. Jul 17, 2009, 10:52am EDT

Thanks for posting to GutterGirls~

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Nora Davenport Jul 17, 2009, 11:40am EDT

Excellent poetry.........very powerful, with intense emotions.

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Barbara B. Jul 17, 2009, 11:46am EDT

Thank you young man. Some I didn't quite understand though.

hugs, Barbie

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Dawn K. Jul 17, 2009, 11:56am EDT

deep, dark and to the point. i loved all of them. everyone spoke to the heart, esp. the sec. to the last. i'm wondering though, why did you get flagged?

peace~hugs~blessings~my poet friend

Kushal Poddar Jul 17, 2009, 11:59am EDT

I don't understand this flag thing. Also ratings

Ferosh (Site Translator for LOLSPEAK)is O. Jul 17, 2009, 12:12pm EDT

He gets flagged because people are jealous of him:) Apparently they're threatened because he gets a lot of attention.... too bad they're cowards and won't leave comments.

Dawn K. Jul 17, 2009, 7:25pm EDT

cowards never win. they'll be seen sooner or later. it's sad someone had to do that. they need to do away with the ratings, i think. they don't serve a purpose i don't think. i think they're threatened by poddar, i agree ferosh.

Dawn K. Jul 17, 2009, 7:26pm EDT

i hate that happened poddar.
peace be with you~your poet friend

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Haim Kadman Jul 17, 2009, 12:53pm EDT

A thought provoking trio with somewhat grim attitude - very impressive.

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Daniel Irwin Tucker Jul 17, 2009, 12:54pm EDT

I like the way these poems seem to flow together as one (to me anyway). I think these two lines seem to pull the four poems together:

...the God residing within whom we have

never given a moment of respite.

We try desperately to communicate the ineffable with words and actions (healing and harmful), when silence and listening to "...the God residing within..." (whatever God we may believe in) is the only lasting practice to get to know who and what we truly are deep inside. Lovely writing as usual, my dear Poddar.

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Chas Andrews Jul 17, 2009, 1:54pm EDT

thanks!

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blaine d. Jul 17, 2009, 3:18pm EDT

very nicely done!

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Melissa Underhill Jul 17, 2009, 3:50pm EDT

I love your dark imagery!

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Barbara M. Jul 17, 2009, 3:58pm EDT

Thanks for sharing with READING BOOKS ONLINE!

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Marilyn is looking for whatever there is. N. Jul 17, 2009, 4:54pm EDT

Kushal, my friend,
You're absolutely amazing within your understanding of us mere humans.

Hugs,
Marilyn

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Robert - just a simple man - B. Jul 17, 2009, 5:03pm EDT

First: I love them snippets.

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Robert - just a simple man - B. Jul 17, 2009, 5:17pm EDT

Second, I am sure that nancy is pleased with this. It is remarkable. Bless you brother.

That soul is not idle which, holding itself in the presence of God, keeps interior silence... For the will to keep silence is an act of veneration. F. Malava

And finally,

I wrote a love song

:+)

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Dawn K. Jul 17, 2009, 7:26pm EDT

keep writing poddar, don't let 'em get you down =)

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Nyota *Star* Jul 17, 2009, 8:06pm EDT

love them all, Poddar!

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Adrian Eve Revenaugh Jul 17, 2009, 8:29pm EDT

This quartet reads like a series of threshold events. I like the suggestion of difficult times being met with spirit and imagination, tiring though that can be.

The Surreal Circus

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Shelbia C. Jul 17, 2009, 10:14pm EDT

great job

Shelbia C. Jul 23, 2009, 8:31pm EDT

Thanks for posting to Writing Reservoir

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Nancy Silveria Jul 17, 2009, 10:56pm EDT

I had to come back and read again. I love this, poddar, truly.

I wish there was something we could do about this flagging and ratings thing. I hate that they do this to you. You are so talented, and don't deserve this. I agree with Mandy, they are just jealous and cowardly.

Hugs to you. :)

Kushal Poddar Jul 17, 2009, 11:27pm EDT

You know Nancy, we both know him. The Troll.
I feel like a theater where an adult rate works for its business, people secretly go and fool themselves.

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Ruthi C. Jul 17, 2009, 11:26pm EDT

Even in death, not silenced.

I love your way with words Kushal.

Kushal Poddar Jul 17, 2009, 11:28pm EDT

Ruth, I am missing your poetic efforts. Where are new poems?

Ruthi C. Jul 17, 2009, 11:37pm EDT

So sweet of you to say so Kushal! I've been behaving & doing my web design work for a bit...but now I'll have to spend a bit o' time writing for you soon. Hmmm...tho I might find one in my "already written" stash to share.

Ruthi C. Jul 18, 2009, 12:20am EDT

Kushal, I just posted a poem on your insistence...smiles.

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David N. Jul 17, 2009, 11:30pm EDT

Very clever snippets. Please post your works at Songs/Poems/Loveletters

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timi A. Jul 17, 2009, 11:35pm EDT

Beautiful, my friend

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Susan W. Jul 18, 2009, 1:05am EDT

nice lil poem

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brynn holt Jul 18, 2009, 1:47am EDT

This should be unflagged, unless Poddar wants it flagged. Keen words from a keen mind.

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Vaishnavi K. Jul 18, 2009, 3:48am EDT

i loved the first part... thnks

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Kathryn E. Jul 18, 2009, 8:10am EDT

Featured in the Triple Name Club.

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Kathryn E. Jul 18, 2009, 8:10am EDT

Contact member support that someone has flagged this, b/c it should not be flagged. If you don't contact them, it can take longer for member support to notice the flagging, because they are really busy. And they don't work on weekends.

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Angela A. Jul 18, 2009, 2:42pm EDT

I didn't see anything in this poem that needs flagging.
I hope you get it sorted out soon.
Anywho, I love the poem friend!
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting

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shelly f. Jul 18, 2009, 4:32pm EDT

very nice short and sweet thanks for sharing

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daniel wiseman Jul 20, 2009, 7:25am EDT

u might of been flagged cuz u talked about doing the bed which could either b e a sexual reference to masturbation or simply that u slept on the floor or on the couch cuz u couldnt be bothered crawling all the way to ur bed in ur groggy half awake state interesting imagery about cutting of the hand this is common practice among those with suicidal tendencies brevity can be a blessing u have proved this to be the case

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Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn Jul 21, 2009, 12:24pm EDT

wicked sharp and edgy writing!

:) wishing you laughter

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Georgiana S. Jul 22, 2009, 9:00pm EDT

it is lovely when all the words flow so well!

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Terry Collett Jul 26, 2009, 3:11pm EDT

Love your work, Ku. Could you make the writing a little larger for us old guys?

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Rose T (Faith Moves Mts.) Enjoying the sunshine! Jul 28, 2009, 10:04pm EDT

Great writing my friend!

To know the Silence IS to know God.

"UNTIL the LAST WHISPER of the WIND"

Listen To the Silence

Born in a world with noise all around,
It's hard to listen to the sound.
The ears are most often confronted with
Noise each day,
Yet you can hear it when you pray.
And if you learn to be still,
The sound will come, it's not a shrill.
Sometimes it's hard to really strain,
To hear the sound that is so tame.
Where the beauty lays in wait,
You listen for what, for what? each day.
Turn down the objects you do see,
Turn down the volume, Hear Gracefully.

And when you find it PeAce will be,
The sound of silence, inside of thee.

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