Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Braving the tide.


Like rain from the skies above,
trickling along like creeks,
depth of parched earth as it seeks;
priceless jewels glistened a while,
fore running dry on her cheeks,
leaving behind salty streaks...

She had showered pristine love
seeking delight not dejection
yet met apathy not affection;
False was her fervor, fake her smile
mask of ebullience she wore with poise,
life was a blend of heart-breaks and joys...

Her deepest feelings poured out,
her dreams, desires and doubts;
pearls of her soul, it's semblance,
gems they were of her essence.
Her heart lightened, she sighed,
she was ready to brave the tide...



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  1. SGFebruary 4, 2014 at 9:35 PM

    I read the poem. I like it. But I do not know the meaning of the title "Braving the tide". I did not go to Harvard.

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    1. ReshmaFebruary 5, 2014 at 3:06 PM

      Harvard huh? Neither did I SG :P We are in the same boat...
      "Braving the tide" is more of a sailor's expression to describe sailing in the rough water at high tide when waves lash out. So it means facing the challenges of life.

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    2. SGFebruary 6, 2014 at 12:22 PM

      Thanks, Now I know.

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  2. rudraprayagaFebruary 4, 2014 at 10:29 PM

    Lovely lines,Reshma.

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  3. RahmathFebruary 4, 2014 at 10:41 PM

    Beautiful poem. I guess one can relate to it at some point of life.

    Btw, Who is your favorite poet?

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    1. ReshmaFebruary 5, 2014 at 3:14 PM

      Thanks Rahmath, actually I haven't read a lot of poems as such...From what I read during my school days, I can say I like Wordsworth's poems about Nature, R L Stevenson, H.W Longfellow though I have not read a lot of their poems... I have read more prose than poetry.

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  4. UnknownFebruary 5, 2014 at 12:51 AM

    Such a sweet poem..Its message of optimism and inspiration is very encouraging.

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    1. ReshmaFebruary 5, 2014 at 3:14 PM

      Thank you for your kind encouragement Ushaji :)

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  5. Tarang SinhaFebruary 5, 2014 at 9:25 PM

    Lovely words....beautiful poem!:)

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  6. Shilpa GargFebruary 5, 2014 at 10:55 PM

    Lovely, so inspiring and so beautifully worded!!

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  7. UnknownFebruary 6, 2014 at 8:48 AM

    This is beautiful...really brilliant. ♥

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  8. Amrit SinhaFebruary 6, 2014 at 11:38 PM

    A very uplifting poem ... I love your poems, they are so soothing and feel good to the mind :-)

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    1. ReshmaFebruary 7, 2014 at 4:04 PM

      Coming from a brilliant poet like you Amrit, these words make me real happy, am on cloud nine now :) Thank you :)

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  9. Rama AnanthFebruary 11, 2014 at 9:38 AM

    "Braving the tide" , I just love the title, and yes we are prepared to take the challenges that life throws at us, I would say "Give me more"!

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    1. ReshmaFebruary 11, 2014 at 4:57 PM

      Thanks Rama, the title is inspired by Amrit's poem(http://livinglifegreenspeck.blogspot.com/2014/01/braving-tide.html) that stayed on my mind... Yes, we need the "Yes, I can and I will" attitude to face the wonderful challenges that life decides to beautify our lives with.

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  10. kalpana solsiFebruary 13, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    life was a blend of heart-breaks and joys...
    How true Reshma!
    loved your soulful poem.

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