Silences Wins First Prize In Love For Poetry Contest

My poem Silences won the first prize along with a very talented poet Rohan Sen in a contest organised by Contest for the love of poetry on Facebook. It feels good to be appreciated and it is a learning experience when you read such wonderful poems and interact with other writers. 

Here is the Certificate Kathleen sent to me by mail.

Thank William, Kathleen ,Rohan and all those poets/writers who appreciated and voted for my poem. Thanks Varun for the magnificent photograph. Please visit the For the Love of poetry page and varun raj’s photography  .

Do read the poem by clicking on the link.

I know it is just a first step  and am focused on the bigger goal. Life has thrown me into a whirlpool and am putting all my strength to come out of it victorious.

Heartfelt gratitude to all my virtual friends , my mentor and guide, my Godfather and real-time friends who have stood by me in these rough times. Love you all.

I won’t give in and wont give up.

 

Silences :Poem

swaying in the breeze a swing

a bicycle leaning against the lamp-post

cigarette stubs  in the ash tray

worn out boots and an old man’s hat

Coat stuffed in the closet

with a poem folded in the pocket

Spectacles on the writing-table

dust under the bed

the kitten curled up in a corner

remains of a  favorite coffee mug

the pipe now not in use

chessmen waiting

the first streak of light

that slides from under the door

and crawls to my feet

the fixed stare that  follows me

from your  portrait

slumbering spiders in the book shelf

snowfall

A dull ache that seems to live

with emptiness

in my old bones

the swirling darwish dance of shadows

the cemetery at dusk

the neighbor’s tree that keeps watch

the bitter tears shed on your grave

for words left unsaid

and deeds left undone

and lastly

these long hours of waiting

First prize in contest  for the love of poetry.