Tuesday, 27 December 2011

locked in the closet

I pondered over the decree
for the angel to bring gold tidings
shepherds watched over that silence
I endured it in joyless peace
my heart was like a manger
I was afraid to let it go
but in my haste
I locked it in the closet
what of it, one might ask?
festive days,
do those help in renewal?
I say, no way.
those come and go

"I am left with vacuum of thoughts"
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16 comments:

  1. Fay's Too27 December 2011 at 08:47

    I think I hear you! Very nice.

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  2. oldegg27 December 2011 at 11:11

    There is so much to read in this about the commercialism of the season and of your spurning that message and celebrating the truth all the year round. Quite brilliant almost subversive!

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  3. LauraX27 December 2011 at 15:06

    I am left with vacuum thoughts....LOVE that line!

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  4. Brian Miller27 December 2011 at 19:53

    true that...it can be just that...this season...

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  5. Ramesh Sood27 December 2011 at 21:24

    Good one.. as ever..

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  6. John (@bookdreamer)28 December 2011 at 03:10

    Nice play with the carol images of Christmas

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  7. brenda w28 December 2011 at 05:44

    Excellent exploration, Gautami. I love the last line...and the image of closet. Strong work.

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  8. zongrik28 December 2011 at 10:48

    they do come and go

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  9. Sheila Moore28 December 2011 at 12:26

    sharply stated commentary on the holiday season. nicely done.

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  10. Victoria28 December 2011 at 16:12

    There is so much emptiness left over unless we try to tap into what's behind the celebration. For each of us, no doubt, that may be something different. Nice reflection, Guatami.

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  11. gautami tripathy28 December 2011 at 19:55

    Well, this wasn't really about the festive season but if the reader interprets it that way, who am I to complain?

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  12. Shashi S28 December 2011 at 23:58

    I could relate to this a lot... and I know the feeling..

    thanks for sharing... Happy New Year My friend. May the year bring you Happiness, Peace, love and prosperity.

    Shashi
    ॐ नमः शिवाय
    Om Namah Shivaya
    http://shadowdancingwithmind.blogspot.com/2011/12/whisper-no-one-is-there-in-living-haiku.html
    At Twitter @VerseEveryDay

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  13. Laurie Kolp29 December 2011 at 07:37

    "I endured it in joyless peace
    my heart was like a manger"... so sad. A very heartfelt piece.

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  14. flaubert29 December 2011 at 19:05

    Beautiful writing as always, Gautami.

    Pamela

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  15. Vennie29 December 2011 at 20:12

    oh yes, I understand... completely..

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  16. Traci B31 December 2011 at 19:03

    I would enjoy reading your process notes on this piece, gautami. It was an interesting use of the wordle and led to much interpretation among your readers. Well written.

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