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I am constantly trying to write more about personal experiences which I think most people can relate to and also to try new poem writing styles. So I really hope you like this poem of mine!
Combat
By Meher Gandhi
I’ve always known that,
Sitting cozy in one corner of the room,
With a book in hand, a mug, and all that,
Always results in a rest not in vain.
My ideas and learnings,
Have never really proved wrong,
But, why is it that I suddenly feel the burning,
Almost as if my head’s hit with a dong?
My eyes burn, and I swear,
I never had my vision worse,
Am I thinking? Or is it just bare?
Is it a side-effect of some act of uncare?
Wasn’t I just sitting idle?
And oh, the rattling floor beneath me!
My mind is running off its course,
I wonder if this is the disaster everybody can see.
Hang on and let me decide,
Is it happening inside or outside?
Sweat and shame, they’re coming to me.
Is it the hunting wolves coming for me?
“Scream and shout,
As much as you can, be loud.”
My mind has stopped giving me new orders,
I wonder if I have crossed all the sane borders.
I am trying to gain balance because the Earth’s off it.
My breath has shied away,
“I promise I am not evil.”
“Goodness is what you gave away.”
Not about self-pity and all the useless things,
But, I really hope someone could see,
Did someone ring the bell?
Or have I gone invisible and unheard completely?
Out of breath and beat,
I stand, not feeling the burn of spilt coffee,
Trying to feel my ice-cold hands and feet,
“Where is the damned door knob?”
“Do the counting and relax. One, two, three,
Wait, what was the counting again?”
It is not that easy,
Wish I could wake up from this dreamy reality.
Slowly, things are tuning in,
My vision and I are getting back to normal,
‘Normal’ isn’t really the word for me.
‘Normal’ is the new ‘abnormal’, I believe.
Goodness gracious and all the sweet Lords!
Didn’t I scream at all?!
Because I can see nobody here as such,
“Won’t you ever learn? You’re expecting way too much!”
I never knew that I was due for such a shake,
So here I am, sitting on my couch feeling the ache,
With a book in hand, a broken mug, and all that.
It has all resulted in words and combat.
What do you think about this poem? Please do let me know in the comments section below!
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With love,
Meher
Nice…
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome Meher😁
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Will read it later! Going to sleep!💙
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Sure! Would love to know what you think!
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Thank you!
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What a great poem! I love the way you describe your thoughts, even if you don’t completely understand them in that moment
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Thank you so much for reading and appreciating!
Yes, I have tried to portray the mess of emotions that one might go through. Glad you like this poem! 💖
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This is really good! I do like how the poem goes full circle with the book and the mug, and I sense you are trying to communicate the various thoughts that make up the combat, and they feel very personal and expressive, if that makes sense 🙂
I posted a poem on my blog a few days ago. It is nothing like as good or as long as the poems you write, but I would really love you to read it.
https://stephenwriterblog.wordpress.com/2018/08/18/poetry-where-did-the-time-go/
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Oh, thank you so much! I am glad that you’ve rightly understood what I wanted to portray! Yes, it is inspired from passional experiences and I’ve definitely tried to make it as expressive as possible.
Will surely read your poem and let you know!
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I love it!!!
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So pleased to know you do!
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This has been penned down so beautifully..I am no composer..but I love to read such wonderful creations
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OMG! So relatable.. I guess we all struggle with these combats in our day to day lives but the way you have expressed them is so wonderful! Loved it! Way to go girl.. may the power be with you🙏🏻
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Thank you so very much for appreciating! I really have tried to make it as relatable as possible!
God bless! 💖
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This is very relatable and you wrote it so well
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Glad you think so! Thank you!
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Such a thoughtful and meaningful poem. I really like the way you have described your feelings.
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Such a beautiful poetry. I love reading such poems. Now I want to read all of your blogs as your way of explaining things is amazing. Keep up the good work ❤️
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U hv expressed your life beautifully. Loved yr poem. Keep it going
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you write so well. Sometimes I cant even express my emotions with words all the time. I can relate with your words.
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Such turmoil. I could feel it.
The screams for help go unheard…
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Glad the words could make you feel it. Thanks for reading!
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