by Kushal Poddar

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calendar for my friend

October 04, 2009 09:45 PM EDT (Updated: October 05, 2009 07:53 AM EDT)

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calendar for my friend

Numbered are the days.

Bring the new calendar.

A bash is going to be

organized at home.

Is it your home or mine?

Does that matter now?

Of course with the days

are so close to renew

the charter of life

it hardly matters.

Conversation on Mughals

Lick the blood; use your red tongue to illustrate

a portrait of emotion. A moonless scream

permeates the party of stars you, by now, have

every intention to leave and walk, whistling,

on an imaginary prairie, soft plain,

a mystical pampas. See your face pressed on

the window, focused and focused on what you

do next on this party. Somebody mentions

the intellectual monarch Humayun.

I can not tell him how he had fallen down

the stairs but I can feel Babur’s ghost praying

and see the spots of blood on the staircases.

Dip your fingers in blood; draw a history

where wind combed a night in a monsoon prairie

and a father returned from death to pray.

Tags: poetry, poem, philosphy, writing, kushal poddar, surreality, history

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Dawn (a poet on the wall) Oct 4, 2009, 9:47pm EDT

first comment =D

Kushal Poddar Oct 4, 2009, 9:48pm EDT

Yahoo!

Dawn (a poet on the wall) Oct 4, 2009, 9:49pm EDT

Dawn (a poet on the wall) Oct 4, 2009, 9:50pm EDT

princess is always first

Kushal Poddar Oct 4, 2009, 9:54pm EDT

No doubt. She is the ruler of many a thing.

conversations

Dawn (a poet on the wall) Oct 4, 2009, 9:55pm EDT

a heart? ;)

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Dawn (a poet on the wall) Oct 4, 2009, 9:49pm EDT

what are mughals?

Kushal Poddar Oct 4, 2009, 9:53pm EDT

Mughal dynasty ruled India for three hundred years. Babur was the first monarch and his son was Humayun who was not a good administrator or fighter but a great intellectual

Dawn (a poet on the wall) Oct 4, 2009, 9:54pm EDT

oh I know now. I studied that in history class in school. meooow

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JOHN BECK Oct 4, 2009, 9:55pm EDT

I know little of the Mughal Empire. It was not they who dubbed it the "gunpowder empire" You have stimulated me to dig deeper, my friend.

Kushal Poddar Oct 4, 2009, 9:59pm EDT

Thank you John. Humayun always made me interested. Babur wrote an amazing autobiography and his relationship with his son was beautiful.

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Dawn (a poet on the wall) Oct 4, 2009, 9:55pm EDT

that bash sounds exciting =D

Kushal Poddar Oct 4, 2009, 10:01pm EDT

Join in. I am leaving it for a solitary walk.

Dawn (a poet on the wall) Oct 4, 2009, 10:03pm EDT

I shall. a solitary walk sounds lovely. it's raining outside though here =)

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Jeana Hamilton Oct 4, 2009, 9:55pm EDT

Hmm very interesting

Kushal Poddar Oct 4, 2009, 10:00pm EDT

Thanks Jeana

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Lewis (taking over Gather) K. Oct 4, 2009, 10:03pm EDT

History is always mingled with blood...

Dawn (a poet on the wall) Oct 4, 2009, 10:06pm EDT

amen my brother poet

Kushal Poddar Oct 4, 2009, 10:08pm EDT

And every drop of blood has history. Hey I am going to write something with Lewis's and my lines.Thanks Lewis, thanks Amphitrite

conversations

Dawn (a poet on the wall) Oct 4, 2009, 10:11pm EDT

you're welcome prince eternity

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Dawn (a poet on the wall) Oct 4, 2009, 10:14pm EDT

how many days for a bash? hmmmmm....eternity. it shall last all eternity! ;)

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Karen E. Oct 4, 2009, 10:19pm EDT

Kushal you bring a theme, very often, of communicating. I find this very intriguing because we seldom do this in our country. We are most often on the move and rarely just sit and share thoughts. At once, I find this charming and also a bit of a stretch though I think it would be a way to grow. Perhaps that is why I like Gather so much, the chat...the sharing of knowledge and culture...the "sitting for a bit" that thumbs it's nose at the life lived on the move. As always, you are a joy to read and I learn so much from your work.

Dawn (a poet on the wall) Oct 4, 2009, 10:22pm EDT

I'm with you there Karen =)

Kushal Poddar Oct 4, 2009, 10:23pm EDT

And I always, as you know, pick my inspirations from your garden.

Dawn (a poet on the wall) Oct 4, 2009, 10:25pm EDT

you get inspirations from the gardens of life and the world

Robert - just a simple man - B. Oct 4, 2009, 10:26pm EDT

In honor of Prince Ku to Princess Kitty:

My Inspiration
©Robert C Burnham

I paint with words on parchment
In hope that they’ll reflect
Your sacredness resting within me
Your honor, your truth and your respect.
Our two souls have been united
Entwined in solitary embrace
Stitched together in cosmic fashion
Created by God’s own grace.
You are the fertile and rich soil
That allows my soul to grow
You are the mirror of my eyes
That allows my love to show.
The nutrients of your wisdom
Have awakened my sleeping shell
Forgotten, is my sadness inside
Adios, Au Revoir, Farewell.
You are my anchor in life’s sea
That once tossed me to and fro
Its storms and tempest winds
Given way, to your rainbow.
These words that I have painted
Across your soul and mine
I pray they’ll offer hope to all
That all love is not blind.
I know I am not a Poet
At best, I can only pretend
My inspiration comes from your sweet essence
And your essence flows from my pen.

Robert - just a simple man - B. Oct 4, 2009, 10:27pm EDT

kind of screwed up with the underlining heh?

Kushal Poddar Oct 4, 2009, 10:28pm EDT

I am bewitched by your word bash. Breathless.

Dawn (a poet on the wall) Oct 4, 2009, 10:29pm EDT

breathless here too

Dawn (a poet on the wall) Oct 4, 2009, 10:37pm EDT

read it again. amphitrite's sea. aquamarine essence. thank you pea 1. lovely.

Elsie Duggan Oct 4, 2009, 11:35pm EDT

Robert that is such a lovely poem, I don't think you are such a simple man

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Robert - just a simple man - B. Oct 4, 2009, 10:22pm EDT

On the first:

J'espère que le renouvellement n'est pas seule imagination, mon ami

Dawn (a poet on the wall) Oct 4, 2009, 10:24pm EDT

I know my friend. =D

Kushal Poddar Oct 4, 2009, 10:24pm EDT

Too much French! But Thanks. Imaginations are good for a head under a hat

Dawn (a poet on the wall) Oct 4, 2009, 10:26pm EDT

true =D

Karen E. Oct 4, 2009, 10:30pm EDT

Let's see, it has been 40 years since my high school French lessons but ...
I hope that the reawakening is not just imaginary my friend?
How close did I come on that Robert?

Robert - just a simple man - B. Oct 4, 2009, 10:32pm EDT

Just saying I hope them days of renewal you spoke of are not mere fantasy.

Robert - just a simple man - B. Oct 4, 2009, 10:33pm EDT

Actual translation:

I hope the renewal is not mere fantasy, my friend.

Karen E. Oct 4, 2009, 10:35pm EDT

WooHoo, I was darned close. Maybe I have not lost too many neurons after all.

Robert - just a simple man - B. Oct 4, 2009, 10:39pm EDT

Your french is good madame, however, and I am n ot picking; well, maybe a little; I believe neurons are how we FEEL sensations, not how we store, retain or retrieve mental data. But if I'm wrong someone will come along with a dictionary and contradict me.

Dawn (a poet on the wall) Oct 4, 2009, 10:47pm EDT

good night pea 1 =)

JOHN BECK Oct 4, 2009, 10:52pm EDT

Robert, Karen's correct. Synapses are necessary for memory storage and if neurons are lost, there are fewer synapses available for memory retrieval. Be cautious about arguing neuroanatomy with a nurse!

Robert - just a simple man - B. Oct 4, 2009, 11:09pm EDT

I was not arguing and to go see how mistaken I was let me go get my Webster's:

neuron - the nerve cell bodies and all of it's processes.

That's all it says? I remember 'nerves' were in there somewhere. Is memory retrieval one of the nerve cell bodies processes, Webster's a little vague.

Karen E. Oct 4, 2009, 11:40pm EDT

Oh John, you are so funny.

Robert, you were just trying to be more precise and that's OK but I was just trying to be friendly-like.

Robert - just a simple man - B. Oct 4, 2009, 11:48pm EDT

I was just trying to say what I remembered of neurons and anatomy. My degree is computers. I was definitely not trying to spike an argument. I will never be writing a Robin Cook type thriller as medicine is out of my league.

And I'd rather talk neutrons than neurons any day.

Kushal Poddar Oct 5, 2009, 12:09am EDT

A Robin Cook like thriller...a great idea. Someday Karen, John, you and me might write one together:)

Robert - just a simple man - B. Oct 5, 2009, 12:55am EDT

You'll have to let me disect someone so's I know what I'm writing about.

Kushal Poddar Oct 5, 2009, 1:37am EDT

How about desecting the past?

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Robert - just a simple man - B. Oct 4, 2009, 10:24pm EDT

On the second:

So haunting. I would have never figured you for bloodlust.
And I prefer my screams under a moon.

Dawn (a poet on the wall) Oct 4, 2009, 10:26pm EDT

yep, he has bloodlust in him =D you do too pea 1

Dawn (a poet on the wall) Oct 4, 2009, 10:29pm EDT

=D ha, me too

Dawn (a poet on the wall) Oct 4, 2009, 10:31pm EDT

you loved my poems robert?

Robert - just a simple man - B. Oct 4, 2009, 10:31pm EDT

hell, i've been known to shapeshift; I know I do.

(problems with my comments tonight, they're in and out..,????)

Dawn (a poet on the wall) Oct 4, 2009, 10:33pm EDT

looks like it robert =D

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Richard Lynn Livesay Oct 4, 2009, 10:55pm EDT

It is a love fest, Je suis tres bien ..Il est magnifique! My French teacher use to laugh at my "West Texas" French accent!! she gave me a "D". Com si com sa...then my spelling teacher gave me an "F"...so I'm have become "self taught"...now I get B+'s all the time!
I understand the ambience when fellow(generic term princess) as you are included....poets join in and together in the essence of their poetry and the mutual appreciation of each others craft. Robert, comparrison is not allowed in the society as we are all equal in the site of the muses and express to different people that they may understand...some are red, some are blue...but listen close, we all are true!!
Kushal bring out the wine, we shall have a toast...to our future..Hey!!!

Kushal Poddar Oct 4, 2009, 11:11pm EDT

An October sky waits for you in Pantry.

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Richard Lynn Livesay Oct 4, 2009, 11:01pm EDT

Kushal, your "history" poem is great...another step into the magic of experience

and as St. Robert once said " the Rainbow Deamon offers no escape
from Desolation Row"

Kushal Poddar Oct 4, 2009, 11:14pm EDT

What a perfect quote to begin my (Indian) day.
Thank you. Pa. Do you think the blank verse for is suiting these poems?

Richard Lynn Livesay Oct 4, 2009, 11:28pm EDT

Yes, the blank verse carries the importance of the history but, i feel that a few "line breaks"...shorten and lengthen some...maybe make a paragraph space or two would make it more Prose-like and therefore more interesting reading...as history can become boring to some...so spice it up...history with a zing!

Kushal Poddar Oct 4, 2009, 11:31pm EDT

I brought some changes.

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Nettie R. Oct 4, 2009, 11:10pm EDT

Great calendar poem. Interesting about the Muhguls. History no matter where on earth, is always born of blood. Muhguls? I shall have to google.

Kushal Poddar Oct 4, 2009, 11:15pm EDT

Wikipedia must have a good resume.

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roger s. Oct 4, 2009, 11:10pm EDT

good job

Kushal Poddar Oct 4, 2009, 11:14pm EDT

Thank you Roger.

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Elsie Duggan Oct 4, 2009, 11:32pm EDT

both wonderfully written Poddar, you surely are a true poet

Kushal Poddar Oct 5, 2009, 12:07am EDT

I am overwhelmed Elsie.

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Richard Lynn Livesay Oct 4, 2009, 11:48pm EDT

I think he has a degree in wonderful. Elsie

the true soul of a poet wanders the hills of our minds be it day or night
Kushals even crosses the swelling sea to be with you and me!

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Elizabeth R. Oct 4, 2009, 11:54pm EDT

Both are beautiful. I identify with the first one. Another year is about to pass. It is a time of rebirth and renewal. Thank you.

Kushal Poddar Oct 5, 2009, 12:07am EDT

Thank you Elizabeth

Elizabeth R. Oct 5, 2009, 2:22am EDT

You are so welcome, Kushal.

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lynn a. Oct 5, 2009, 12:08am EDT

The comments on this have been very interesting. I've enjoyed the history lesson, the french and the spirit of friendship. This is way too cool.

Kushal Poddar Oct 5, 2009, 12:10am EDT

Thanks Bondhu.

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Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Oct 5, 2009, 12:57am EDT

you create marvel historically!

Kushal Poddar Oct 5, 2009, 1:38am EDT

Bhawana you know how to keep a conversation alive!

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Jennifer Lee Oct 5, 2009, 2:21am EDT

Amazing poems. I found another favorite in the second one. Featured in The Poet's Circle.

Kushal Poddar Oct 5, 2009, 6:07am EDT

Thank you.

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Kathryn E. Oct 5, 2009, 2:48am EDT

I learn so much culture and history from your poetry, Ku.

Featured in the Triple Name Club.

Kushal Poddar Oct 5, 2009, 6:07am EDT

Thank you Kathy.

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Marilyn is looking for whatever there is. N. Oct 5, 2009, 6:12am EDT

That's so true, I also learn a lot of culture and history from you as well and you're another poet on here that truly writes from his soul.

Kushal Poddar Oct 5, 2009, 6:17am EDT

Thank you Marilyn.

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Vinod Sailes Oct 5, 2009, 8:40am EDT

A thumps up Kushal for both the poems.

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Peter Joseph Swanson Oct 5, 2009, 9:19am EDT

wow

(and neato)

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Elizabeth H. Oct 5, 2009, 9:37am EDT

I enjoyed these very much. thanks for sharing.

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Purrrrrrrrrrr~Genki dashite~Nantoka naru-yo! S. Oct 5, 2009, 9:54am EDT

what a poetic ride!~

Dawn (a poet on the wall) Oct 5, 2009, 1:42pm EDT

meooow

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Purrrrrrrrrrr~Genki dashite~Nantoka naru-yo! S. Oct 5, 2009, 9:54am EDT

Thanks for posting to GutterGirls~

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Franklin Newman Oct 5, 2009, 10:44am EDT

I loved the calander poem. It was beautiful. The cycle of time.

But I also found that little snippet of Indian history fascinating, as I know very little about it.

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Sharon P. Oct 5, 2009, 1:00pm EDT

Shiva danced, and they passed on
But they left us memories in stone

Adrian Eve Revenaugh Oct 5, 2009, 3:05pm EDT

Interesting response Sharon. I like it very much.

Ku I've read your duet this AM (and the following revelry), and will form a more meaningful reply this afternoon. I got a very different take from the first piece.