A world of fantasy, mind had embraced With despair, soul was glazed Heart, laced with melancholy Emotions, wavered habitually I want painful memories, charred I cling to you, embittered Your affection builds fortitude Makes me lose my grief Puts an end to all strife Kind love, holds no record of wrongs Reminds me where I […]
Category: Ria’s Poems
Letting go
My mind was numb Constant rejection made me succumb To a distraction that disturbed my emotions I didn’t have any wrong intentions I know you can hold on strong Even though we don’t talk for long You give melody to my heart’s song This warm feeling, I want to prolong Without you, a tantalizing pain, […]
Shulamite
For my darling husband who stuck by me for the last 24 years….. Friends come and go But you are my true hero The warmth you gave me over the years How you upheld me in my fears Never failing to wipe my tears Faithfully without switching gears The smiles and laughters we share How […]
Sweet kiss of release
This is the story of a dove captured by a hunter who puts her in a cage, but cares for her and later releases her, coz he loves her and wants her to be free! Inspired by a hindi song, “kaboothar jaa” Marauder of hearts Stop shooting your darts She’s an injured dove Captivated by […]
A mesmerized honey bee
A honey bee that left her nest Only when she felt at her best She happened to visit a flower Prolific with the rarest nectar It was a nectar, profusely sweet Upon tasting it, she hesitated to retreat Every time she fed from it Her face was brightly lit She started hunting for more pollen […]
A hummingbird
Flapping her wings Songs of beautiful tales she sings In my garden, a frequent visitor In pursuit of sweet nectar Hastily she comes and goes Against the flowers rubbing her nose Trying to savour the delicacy Humming along in ecstasy Fluttering around having no cares Away from the jungle’s snares A daily sip of nectar […]