Wednesday 23 March 2011

face on the wall

Street art by Rone
in the smoky streets
I watch the pace of time
which changes every moment
afternoons are the best
when I get to doze off
you see my face on that wall
speculating about my projected image
volley of your thoughts don't bother me
I might not be identical to my image
but I thrive in my duality

"even without wires, 
I am illuminated in dark nights"

21 comments:

  1. A face captured..still the same but changing..love the atmosphere of smoke and mirrors in this piece..Jae

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  2. This is so beautiful..to be able to thrive in duality..a strong stuff that!!!

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  3. The face as observer...great idea inspired a great poem! Love it!
    ~Brenda

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  4. Agreed the face as an observer is an interesting angle. Lovely piece, Gautami.

    Pamela

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  5. Speaks to me about living with ambiguity.

    Nice work!

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  6. I love this...you ascribe to her more of the silent watcher idea than that of a woman trapped. I especially like the last two lines. Nicely done.

    - Nicole

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  7. Almost the same thought i had in ym mind .. how will the real person feel looking at this !

    Well written :)

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  8. The many changing faces of the day reflected in the face on the wall. Reminds me of Monet and his cathedral. Beautiful.

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  9. Another way of looking at the woman - you have given her a personality. Nice conclusion.

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  10. Permanently present yet free to seek and find illumination. Another strong and seemingly mystical poem, Gautami. I love what you do,

    Elizabeth

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  11. I love the way you make that picture so real. Nicely done.

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  12. I like the rhythm of your work, very nice :)

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  13. Very thoughtful exploration... I wonder, if the writer viewing the photo is also the face itself, then does it become a mirror? Duality indeed. :)

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  14. Lovely poem and good use of the prompt!

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  15. The thinking face that sees, observes and ignores....lovely thought.

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  16. I admire your talent. Very enjoyable poem.

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  17. A very good one Gautami!!
    "I might not be identical to my image"
    Duality nicely expressed!!
    Loved the pace your poem runs!!

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  18. Thanks for commenting on my poem; it made me come back and read this one again. I like how you captured that duality of watching and being watched. Her face is so compelling, but you also told it from her perspective.

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