by Kushal Poddar
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January 19, 2008

Sherrie, Yellow Ochre

March 20, 2009 10:19 PM EDT
views: 285 | comments: 54

 

To Sherrie in Yellow Ochre

Suddenly it dawns in her mind that today is the day.

She is being released. Adieu big white building.

Adieu matron like figures moving somberly.

She muttered words of thanks, sweet nothings to the doctors

who certainly have hope of their success. Right now

she does little care. Adieu white she is saying really.

Welcome yellow, her favorite yellow, yellow ochre.

She opens the windows of her room. Slightly jammed hinges.

Home smells like nobody’s home. I’m back baby! Soon.

Soon you will smell like mine. Like a baked cake colored bright ochre.

Evening comes like a neighbor visiting her. Yellow.

They can talk now for hours on the last sermon she has missed;

on the eloped girl’s return or even on the lazy weather.

Unanswered e-mails jump on her with sweetness and soon

become tiresome. A tired bed lamp is dimming itself

in dreamy yellow waves. She sleeps as if she is yet to be born.

=© 2009 - All Rights Reserved Kushal Poddar

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Comments: 54

Ralph P. Mar 20, 2009, 10:27pm EDT
in dreamy yellow waves, she sleeps as if she is et to be born...wonderful line. Nice write
Jennifer Lee Mar 20, 2009, 10:32pm EDT
Wonderfully penned and poignant. Thank you for posting to our group. Is this a tribute poem?
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Mar 20, 2009, 10:32pm EDT
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Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Mar 20, 2009, 10:32pm EDT
That is beautiful.
Kimberly Ripley Mar 20, 2009, 10:39pm EDT
Lovely....hopeful, renewal...kind of like spring!
JOHN BECK Mar 20, 2009, 11:03pm EDT
The yellow ochre represents so much. Great metaphor and many lovely lines. Another great work from your "pen", Kushal.
charity kimball ツ Mar 20, 2009, 11:08pm EDT
Beautiful :) thanks for sharing
Mariana T. Mar 20, 2009, 11:15pm EDT
I really enjoyed this one! Very beautiful revealing so much. SAlud
F. Jeanette c. Mar 20, 2009, 11:31pm EDT
I hope everything is okay..........And Pod. That was so nice.

10 4 u
Carole S. Mar 20, 2009, 11:32pm EDT
My interpretation was perhaps based on what is going on around us because of the state of our ecomy. I saw a nurse being fired and returning to her home and taking pleasure in the knowledge she would have time to spruce it up again and make it her own. A private, safe cocoon where she can heal.
Beth G. Mar 20, 2009, 11:36pm EDT
I liked how she longed to be back home in this poem. Well done!
Thank you So VERY MUST FOR SHARING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

did you smile today?
Who will you service on this day, The Lord with a kind word of hope, or the flesh with a discourage word0? The Choice is your.
Kathryn E. Mar 21, 2009, 12:13am EDT
Yellow ochre such a somber color yet this one breathes hope.

Featured in the Triple Name Club.
Barbara M. Mar 21, 2009, 12:13am EDT
Poddar, this is your best yet. Beautiful!
David W. Mar 21, 2009, 12:17am EDT
I am up there with John Beck. I love your use of metaphors.
Anna D. Mar 21, 2009, 12:28am EDT
Great job on this poem, Poddar.
Anna del C.
Author of "The Silent Warrior Trilogy"
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Elsie Duggan Mar 21, 2009, 12:51am EDT
Wonderful once again Poddar, just lovely.
Linda T. Mar 21, 2009, 2:37am EDT
Returning home always is a wonderful experience.
Cheryl W. Mar 21, 2009, 8:40am EDT
Beautiful poem, Poddar. Wonderful imagery.
Nancy Biri Mar 21, 2009, 9:00am EDT
Nice
Ann M. (Site Scryer) Mar 21, 2009, 9:35am EDT
Lovely! Yellow is the color of saffron and of life; white is the color of death.
Ann M. (Site Scryer) Mar 21, 2009, 9:35am EDT
Thank you for posting this to The Surreal Circus. Congratulations on your feature.
Svetlana Goryacheva Mar 21, 2009, 9:47am EDT
Excellent one, dear Poddar! :-)


Blessings and best wishes - S.
Chuck L. Mar 21, 2009, 11:01am EDT
Excellent, Poddar.
Sharon P. Mar 21, 2009, 11:46am EDT
Well done, how many times I've been through that.
Curt L. Mar 21, 2009, 12:10pm EDT
Great job, Poddar!
Sharon C. Mar 21, 2009, 1:00pm EDT
This is really good Poddar. I like it.
Haim Kadman Mar 21, 2009, 3:03pm EDT
I prefer raw sienna on yellow ocher, that's a painters' secret - but it doesn't fit in your bright and colorful poem - thanks so much Poddar.
ELLEN B. Mar 21, 2009, 3:27pm EDT
I am with Ralph Poddar, You have done a wonderful service sharing this beauty with us..The sweet release, a touch of reality with the tiredness and the e-mails, and the end of constant white, not often thought of in poetry as a color indicating sickness per se.. Wonderul my friend.. Ellen B
Howard b. Mar 21, 2009, 4:08pm EDT
Beautiful work again poddar. Thank you for sharing . I hope your day is good.
Matthew A. Mar 21, 2009, 4:18pm EDT
Great piece man!
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Mar 21, 2009, 5:34pm EDT
Striking images.
Austin Cushing Mar 21, 2009, 5:59pm EDT
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Stephanie S. Mar 21, 2009, 6:07pm EDT
wonderful Poddar
blaine d. Mar 21, 2009, 6:09pm EDT
beautiful!
JoAnne D. Mar 21, 2009, 7:01pm EDT
I think I may be more used to green ocra as opposed to yellow ochre.
Angela A. Mar 21, 2009, 8:21pm EDT
This is cool Poddar.
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting
Georgiana S. Mar 21, 2009, 9:26pm EDT
Excellent!
Shelbia C. Mar 22, 2009, 5:33pm EDT
beautiful
tonya brown Mar 22, 2009, 9:51pm EDT
your best yet
Chas Andrews Mar 23, 2009, 12:10pm EDT
thanks
Sheila Deeth Mar 23, 2009, 2:07pm EDT
Beautiful. I love the changing way you make me look at the colors.
Michelle W. Mar 24, 2009, 7:02pm EDT
I love yellow, it is always so joyful for me ... your poem has brought me other flavors as well! Thanks!

Thanks for posting in Journey Into Poetry !
Sujata (funnily 'Suji' ) S. Mar 25, 2009, 1:46am EDT
Yes did make it look rich with this color !!!
Vivian A. Mar 27, 2009, 10:21am EDT
A veritable delight for the senses Poddar.
Sherrie H. Mar 28, 2009, 10:50am EDT
Thanks for posting this to Rainbow Connections - Colorful Competitions - it's perfect for this week's Ochre theme!
Sherrie H. Mar 28, 2009, 10:51am EDT
Beautiful imagery. I'm honored.
Digital Diva S. Apr 9, 2009, 12:44pm EDT
Congratulations on your Rainbow win!
Sherrie H. Apr 9, 2009, 2:42pm EDT
Congratulations, Kushal Your poem won 4th Place in the Poetry Category for the Ochre Competition at Rainbow Connections - Colorful Competitions. Great job!
F. Jeanette c. Apr 9, 2009, 5:36pm EDT
congrats
Sheila Deeth Apr 10, 2009, 12:57am EDT
Congratulations!

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