Verses for the day - Feb 18

I know I loved you, I know I slipped
I know I lost u, I know what I miss
Dream of you, I may not any longer
But that you belong, will true be forever


What we call poetry, verses that flow
Are nothing but that, my heart outpours
Don't call me a poet, for just what I write
Call me one, if you see rhythm in my life


Laden with lust, you see nothing else
The eyes are focused, and senses charged
Steps are pushed forward, balance jeopardized
The mind has been clouded, know not how and why
And the body losing all control, creates misery and rile


As water attains sparkle, in reflecting water not absorbing it
So too is joy, in sharing fortunes not amassing it


My words flow out, of feelings intense
They are not of reason, of mind undone


Now I sleep, in peace and bliss
Now I sleep, that between birth and death
Now I sleep, ignorant and awake
Now I sleep, for ever and never

Guts and Glory

I stand by the gate, wind blowing on my face
Tired leaves run, a moment's rest, then haste
Bright yellow flowers let be, or Konkani weeds
Many a beautiful, are outcast as these
Moisture in the air, droplets on my skin

Smell of earth, a fragrance in smell
The grass wet green, inviting delight
Yet I look up, at the darkening skies
Impending gloom, with the sun gone shy
And there I notice, in undeterred flight
Birds swaying yet, their aim at sight

I look down in thought, this time towards mountains
Those that make, this place a valley
I think in depth, then cry out in heart
Majestic Massif! As strong as scruples
Give me that patience, that will power and might