Why Poetry?
by Debashish Haar
Sunday, April 16, 2006
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Meet men: weak and strong.
Cry their pain, laugh their laughter.
Live in the streets, in mansions,
in dingiest places, in summer,
in autumn, in winter and in spring.
Think about famine, war, and future,
build new stages, make
new actors, new scripts,
and perform…
Speak words of hope
to the deaf,
burn fingers and lips to lead
the blind.
Speak their silver language.
Not just play, but stay, express
in emotions as of two folks,
as of two emotions becoming one.
Be a metaphysician in the dark,
play an instrument, twanging
a wiry string that gives
sounds passing
through fits of righteousness.
Let the mind enter itself,
beneath which it cannot fall,
beyond which it has no will to rise.
Copyright© 2004, Debashish Haar
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| Reviewed by Prometheus Media |
10/19/2006 |
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Nice One.
SG,
Bangalore. |
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| Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson |
6/9/2006 |
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| Oh I like this poem, Debashish! Thanks, poet! |
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| Reviewed by Duke LaRance |
6/3/2006 |
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| You re among the most profound thinkers that I have come across in this place -- or any place, for that matter. |
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| Reviewed by Regis Auffray |
4/29/2006 |
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An engaging poem, Debs. Makes one think and I like the way you've expressed it. Love and peace to you,
Regis |
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| Reviewed by Nordette Adams |
4/17/2006 |
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| Enjoyed this thinking man's write, Debashish. Good to read you. ~~Nordette |
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| Reviewed by Alexandra* OneLight*® Authors & Creations |
4/17/2006 |
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Dear Debashish, it's an awesome pleasure to read you again. Why? Because poetry is a lucid occurence - and wondrous gift - when it beams from your extremely intelligent and masterful pen! So, please keep writing poetry.
(There's "something" on its way to you... it's supposed to arrive there in a few days; We hope you'll enjoy it, dear friend!)
Always for Poetry, with Love&Light*
Alexandra* |
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| Reviewed by Mr. Ed |
4/17/2006 |
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| And you truly lead the way, Debashish! |
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| Reviewed by Candy T (Reader) |
4/17/2006 |
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| i love it when a poem 'happens' to you. so pleased i happened on your poem this morning. its excellent. really. |
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| Reviewed by Kate Clifford |
4/16/2006 |
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| Insightful write :-) |
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| Reviewed by Sherry Heim |
4/16/2006 |
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Your amazing talent shines again in this wonderful poem, Debs. Let poetry paint all of the pictures for mankind to see, for poetry pours from and into the heart and soul of man.
Take care,
Sherry |
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| Reviewed by Tinka Boukes |
4/16/2006 |
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Why Not...poetry a great way of expressing you deepest thoughts in a few lines!!
Happy Easter Debashish!!
Love Tinka |
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| Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner |
4/16/2006 |
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Debashish,
Why NOT poetry? A beautifully imaged and penned write--well done!
May God bless you this Easter, and always, as He has me. :)
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. |
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