Cacophonous words clash and clang
Cluttered ink callously smeared
bleeding across lines
Between the stilled pauses
lie crouched conflicts
Wailing war cries
waft in the void
Half sentences sort-of phrases
hang in the aching air
hovering in terror
Strikes stilling protest
muffling urgent words
need to be said
Worlds in disarray
Lives distorted
The nib scribbles on
disconcerted
by our dismay
distant, deleterious
Destabilizing commas
disorienting
Suspicious semi-colons
dangling false hope
Yet, the awaited full-stops
never prevail
Horrified by iniquitous display
Reprehensible design
I long for innocence
an unwritten page
Refilling inkwells
I shut my eyelids
in hopes
they reopen to a
cotton white parchment.
Copyright © Roshni Ramanan
A small tribute to the lost lives and a fervent prayer for peace
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Thanks a ton for the reblog!
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Roshni, a very moving poem! ❤ I also struggled with how to write about this unspeakably awful war in Ukraine. I hope peace will come soon!
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Thank you, Cheryl 💙 Yes, it’s definitely a struggle, because words can never adequately encapsulate loss of human life. I hope for the same.
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I feel this. I struggled with what to write in light of war.
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Yes, I empathize. It is really hard to write about.
I didn’t originally intend this poem to be about war. I started a poem on writer’s block and it turned into this.
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Thanks for your response . I know not much about poetry tough sometimes write one on Instagram . But I consider it as unprofessional as I know little about . But when I was a member of American Centre in Bombay in early eighties , I went through many blank verses of Earnest Hemingway . They all were excellent . Then comes Pablo Neruda , the Chilean poet . But recently I have seen Jeff Flesch’s poetry on WordPress and Instagram , they are excellent . I sometimes write good words for his poetry . Very secular , romantic , love for nature all mixed in one . Thanks for communication .
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Sounds like an interesting reading history! Happy reading 📚
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Very very nice poetry of the peace time also. Though title is ‘ War Poetry ‘. Poetry always , I personally think , is read in a peace time when mind is cool and surroundings the most cool/coolest . Your poetry is beautifully decorated with wonderful words . Thanks!
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Yes, poetry certainly heals my soul. Thank you so much for all the kind words. I appreciate you being here. Happy blogging!
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I love how you creatively weave this poem, well said.
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Oh, thanks a lot for your warm words. I so appreciate you writing here. Good luck!
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My pleasure indeed.
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Brilliant writing in unbearable tones. Love this line and your poem Roschin!
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“Refilling inkwells
I shut my eyelids
in hopes
they reopen to a
cotton white parchment”
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That is a high compliment! Unbearable times, indeed.
Thank you so very much for sharing those generous words. I’m honored ❤ Take care!
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Roshni, such a heartfelt write!
“Refilling inkwells I shut my eyelids in hopes they reopen to a cotton white parchment.”
I share your wish. 💙
How have you been?
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Oh, thank you so much. I’m honored!
Yes 💙
I’ve been fabulous. I took a six month break from all social media, including whatsapp, and lived as a digital hermit. It’s good to be back, and heartwarming to hear from you, dear Punam 🤗
I can’t wait to catch up on all your delightful works. How are you, my friend?
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You are so welcome. 😊
That is truly wonderful and praiseworthy. In these times people are unable to take a break for even one month. Kudos for being a digital hermit for six months.
I was so happy to see your name pop up in my reader. 🤗
I am fine, Roshni. Take your time, there is no rush. ❤️
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Thank you! I certainly enjoyed my ‘virtual recluse’ phase. It was deeply healing and I got to reflect on what I wanted my life to look like.
Awwwww ❤ Your warmth has me tearing up. Thanks a ton for being so wonderful and welcoming!
Stay well. Have a fantabulous week! Happy, happy blogging 🎈
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It is so important to take breaks and realign our internal compass. I am sure you are rejuvenated and raring to go.
Roshni, despite this being the virtual world, some connections feel deep and real. ❤️
You too stay safe and happy blogging to you too. 🤗
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Well-said. Yes, the break proved instrumental because when I socialize, I give so much of myself.
I agree. This relationship, and this community at large, is extremely meaningful. Us traversing this journey together and mutually supporting each other (for 6 years!) is a huge source of comfort for me.
Thank you so much for being here ❤ Stay creative, and I look forward to bingeing on your inspired works 🙂
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