I let you in through the closed doors
to be greeted by absolute silence
and hosted by empty rooms
which have nothing to serve you with
except for remaining traces of breaths
which once filled the ambience
with their deep amorous fragrance
the lonely walls invite you
to read stories of withered love
embossed all over them
in indecipherable script
and some fading verses inscribed
long ago in the name of a lover
whisper into your ears
urging you to wipe them off completely
so as to be rewritten
in the name of someone
who doesn’t let the poems die
with the fate of an eroding wall
so amidst the void which lingered
between the floor and the roof
you float verses in our names
to fill every space and nook
and there I stood revering
the magic in your words
for I never knew you would bring me
so much ardor, hope and love.
-Chhaya
This is honestly soul stirring chhaya! :””)
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Thrilled to hear that, Archana ! Thanks so much ! This means a lot to me. 😊
Much love !
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I’m glad ♥️
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❤ ❤
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What a beautiful start to the day…..loved it….I wish to read more of your poems everyday…..
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That’s very sweet of you to say so dear ! Thanks so much ! I am all smiles. 😊😊
I would try that I write more frequently so that you have something to read from me, if not everyday, every alternate day at least. Have a wonderful day dearie ! 😀
Much love !
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Hehe…thanks dear
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Wonderful poem… Loved the way it flows… very nice creation… 🙂
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Thanks so much, Ashish ! I am glad you enjoyed it. 😊
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This is beautifully written! Quite deep..soul searching happening here..
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Thanks a lot Tushita ! Your words of appreciation mean a lot to me. 😊
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Written from the come of the heart. Well said
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Thanks so much, Anish ! 😊
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Thoughtful…deep…tried Hindi as well Bengali…read when you get a chance…
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Thanks so much, Sangbad ! You are so diverse in your writings, I am amazed. Will certainly check your Hindi and Bengali creations. Bengali I won’t be able to read though. Thanks again. 😊
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They are with English translation except one…☺
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Superb ! Will check in a short while. 😀
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The choice of words does justice to the title.It was simply poignant,Chhaya!
Well done.:)
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You made my heart sing by saying this, D ! Thanks a ton ! 😀😀
Much love !
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Let it sing then.
Hugs to you.:)
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😀😘😘😀
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Beautifully penned!
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Hey Shaloo ! Thanks so much for the read and the kind comment. I am glad you enjoyed this piece of poetry. 😊
You’ve got an interesting blog, and I was just wondering how can I follow you to receive your posts on my reader ! Right now the only option to follow your blog that I could find on your page is by subscribing via e-mail. Is that so ?
Much love !
Chhaya
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Yeah! Since it’s self hosted, so subscribing via email is the only option.
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Oh k ! I am sorry for my ignorance. I will subscribe. 😀
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Thanks 😊
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My pleasure, Shaloo ! 😊
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Great ink this is difeerent to your others and really explores the feeling of a void
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Thanks so much, Mark ! I was writing as my usual, but it turned out to be a little different I guess. 😀
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as usual your poem brings something in.
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Thanks a lot, Martian ! You’ve been very encouraging. 😊
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hey i found an another writer with the same name is it u? and more o’er i gonna name somethning different now..can you suggest a name? to my blog
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Oh really ! Where ? Can you send me the link please ?
Ok, so you’re changing your name ! I think the name should be something that you can truly identify yourself with. You’re the best to decide what resonates best with you. All the best ! 😊
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ok i will send you surely 😛 Chayya 😛 same name ..i was confused haha..why cant u suggest one na
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Has to be some other girl, not me. I will suggest if something comes to my mind. Have a great weekend !
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U too hv a good weekend
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Thanks !
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Simply amazing and full of love..as always. Great poem Chhaya!
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Heyyyy, thanks so much dear V ! It’s such a delight to hear from you after long. I am so thrilled that you liked it. 😀
Hope you’ve been well ! 😊
Much love !
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This… I resonate with this. Thank you. It was a wonderful poem.
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Thanks so much Ibrahim for stopping by my blog and for taking time to read my poems. I am so glad to know that you liked this piece of poetry. 😊
You’re a wonderful writer and I look forward to reading more from you. 😀
Cheers !
Chhaya
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You’re welcome Chhaya. I’ll be looking out for your new poems and reading your old ones. You’ve got that thing poets do, that thing where words and emotions meet at the line which separates them. And the line, it’s all of a sudden very blurry. And words are emotions and vice versa.
You’re an awesome poet. The coffer’s lucky to have you in it.
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That’s very kind of you to say so, Ibrahim ! It’s a pleasure to connect with you. Happy writing and have a great weekend ! 😊
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I just shake my head. Girl, girl, girl, this is something else.
‘in the name of someone
who doesn’t let the poems die
with the fate of an eroding wall’
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Thanks so much, Faith ! It’s lovely to hear from you and I am thrilled to know that you enjoyed this piece ! 😀
Hope you’ve been well. Please take care and have a great weekend ! 😊
Much love !
Chhaya
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Wow wow wow….love this. It delivers deep into your soul! Amazing.
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Hey, Carl ! Thanks so much for stopping by to read my poem and for the kind comment. I am so glad to know that you enjoyed it ! 😊
You’ve got an interesting blog and I am excited about reading more from you. 😀
I hope you had a great birthday. Sending you some more wishes from India and wishing you the best of everything !
Take care and have a great weekend !
Cheers !
Chhaya
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Great to hear from you. Keep on writing these amazing poems, can’t wait to read more.
Have the greatest weekend!
Carl
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Thanks so much, Carl ! 😊
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This is just beautiful……and for some strange, strange reason it brought the image of the Taj Mahal to my mind….crazy eh!
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That’s interesting ! Can’t call it crazy. Our subconscious stores amazing impressions of things we have observed/experienced in the past and tends to relate them to things we experience in the present, sometimes in very strange ways. May be something in this poem stirred your subconscious somewhere. Sorry….too much of psychology I am talking. May be it’s just crazy like you said ! 😝
Thanks so much, Vidur ! To have anything relate with the Taj is a delight in itself, such an exemplary symbol of art and love ! 😀
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True, Chhaya. Sometimes it is difficult to pin point what evokes a certain emotion which may have been lying dormant in the subconscious for ages.
But was re-thinking my connecting it to the Taj….maybe because inspite of the amazing architecture and construction of the monument, when each time I have entered inside, there is a feeling of sadness, a void, ….for she never got to see it….
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Yeah…it’s sad, Vidur. The Taj is somehow like the most of us, happy and lively from the outside, and sad and empty from the inside.
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psychology too. Pretty good. And that’s how the subconscious works.
And as thought-provoking is the poem makes the reader go into a different world.
Cheers.
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Thanks a lot for your generous words of appreciation, Bhanu. 😊
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Don’t thank me
You deserve every word
I am glad I could have shared my thoughts with you
What are we as a sailors
If not sailing across the same waves
Down at a moment, Up the other times
While we still are sailing, keeping an eye on the shore
The journey isn’t complete until it’s over
For a true sailor is one who doesn’t reach alone
Take along with you every deer and foe
Glad to be a part of this journey
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That’s lovely ! Pleasure to connect with you, Bhanu. My very best to you for everything. Take care and happy writing !
Cheers !
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Born with a talent
You must journalise and publish your work.
Not only the words but the idea behind the plot is captivating and thought provoking.
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Thanks so much, Bhanu ! That’s very kind of you to think so. 😊
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Sure welcome.
Please let your thoughts flow and pen them down.
Often a lot of them try to learn literature and arts but there are a few for whom it comes naturally.
Your each poem I read about ten times 😇😇
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Oh really !! That’s a huge encouragement. I am all smiles. 😊😊
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I see all your readers connect with your posts and encourage you.
Its just your work.
Always shine from within
The will glow around.
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Thanks so much ! 😊😊
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Woah, wow!
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Thanks so much, Kunal ! 😊
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I enjoyed this piece. Beautiful writing.
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Thanks so much for the read and the kind comment dear Scarlet ! I am thrilled to know that you enjoyed this piece. 😁
Much love !
Chhaya
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Nice!!
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Thank you ! 😊
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Amazing writing!!
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Thanks so much for the read and the kind comment ! I am so glad you enjoyed it. 😊
Much love !
Chhaya
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Profoundly deep words
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Thanks so much for the read and the kind comment ! I am so glad you liked it. 😊
Your writings are beautiful and I look forward to read more from you. 😀
Cheers !
Chhaya
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