I was the warmth
of your golden skin
and you were the source
of my balmy breaths
those were the nights
when I had learned
how to weave dreams
with my cottony hands
your hair my silken yarn
which I could spin
all through the night
and then wind them
around my fingers
like beams wrapped
around warp-piles
with the jacquard loom of desires
taking hues from ombre skies
I thus wove a thousand dreams
in dark nights with open eyes.
– Chhaya
Finally.. after ages.. you came back.. and created magic.. again..
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Hehe….yes after quite some days. I haven’t been keeping well and hence this gap. I hope you enjoyed this piece. Trust all’s good your end. 😊
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For now.. yes.. ok ok..
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Cool !! 😁
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Beautiful indeed.
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Thank you so much ! I missed reading your poems past some days. 😊
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Blessings to you.
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😊😊
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Very remniscent of a fairy tale in my ears. 🙂
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Oh really ! This means so much to me. I am so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks a lot ! 😊
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👍👍👌
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Thanks so much ! 😊
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Lovely post, ☺️
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Thanks so much, Aquib ! Glad you liked it. 😊
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Wow! You return with these impeccably and beautifully woven words that follow a tinge of nostalgic yearning for a past time. Still, reading this is like wrapping in a warm blanket. You have a great command of language and stitched the extended metaphor of the loom perfectly. I love this!!!
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Oh….I am deeply touched, thanks so much, Percy ! Your generous words of appreciation are like blessings to me and I truly value that. This poem happened after a gap of more than 10 days. I haven’t been well and hence couldn’t manage to write. And when you write after a long time and receive such encouraging comments, it’s one of the most wonderful feelings to have. Thanks once again and I very much appreciate every thought that you express on my poems. 😊
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You are most welcome, Chhaya. I’m just happy to see you back and I hope you are feeling better. You know I love your poetry and I always anticipate your next piece. 😊
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Yes, Percy, I am feeling much better now. So kind of you to ask. 😊
I am humbled yet again by your kind words and I just want to let you know that I admire your writings deeply and as much as you look forward to my posts, I look forward to yours. You’re a beautiful soul and I am so glad to connect with you. Thanks again. 😊
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Aw, that is sweet! This just made my day 😊😊
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I am glad ! 😊
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Super!!! Loved the closing lines, Chhaya…..just so poetic!!!
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Thanks so much, Vidur ! To have words of appreciation from you means so much to me. I am glad you liked this piece. 😊
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Always wonderful to read your writings, Chhaya 👍
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😊😊
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That was a beautiful piece. I loved it.
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Thanks so much, Ayesha ! I am so glad you took time out to read my poem and enjoyed it. 😊
Your writings are beautiful and I look forward to reading more of your work.
Much love !
Chhaya
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Thank you 😃😃
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My pleasure, Ayesha ! 😊
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😃😃
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This inherent Beauty in your words Chhaya..
Keep sparkling always !!
Hope you’re keeping well now! 🙂
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Akshita, you always bring along these lovely vibes with your comments. Every thought that you share on my poems is a piece of huge encouragement for me. I truly value the words of appreciation that you so generously put forth and the warmth that you share with me. So glad to connect with you. And yes, I am much better now. Thanks so much dear ! 😊
Much love !
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Beautifully penned down. 😊❤
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Thank you so much ! I am glad you enjoyed it. 😊
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Oh, this one!
I found something to love as I said. I love your title and the beautiful description you penn down are always thrilling.
Nicely written!:)
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Yayyy….I am so glad you liked it ! It feels great when you write something after a long time and someone appreciates your work. And if the appreciation comes from a lovely friend and a brilliant poet, it becomes all the more special. Thanks so much, D ! 😊
More love !
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I am being honest here Chhaya, there are only a few poets to whom I resonate well and you are one of them. Keep writing as I am hoping more from you now.:)
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Thanks so much, D ! This really means a lot to me and I will try to keep writing as much as I can and never let you down. 😊
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🙂
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Exceptional
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Thanks so much, Amit ! I am glad you liked it. 😊
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You always amaze me with your talents and your passion for bursting so much beautiful work.
Your writing here is a soul of heart and sound. Magnificent. 🙂
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Such kind words, Charlie….I am deeply humbled ! You’ve been so very encouraging and I am immensely grateful to you for all your love and blessings. Thanks so much ! 😊
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For someone who lives by cottonopolis (that’s Manchester, uk) I really liked this poem chhaya. Thanks for writing, great work.
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Oh wow….world’s first industrial city ! I would love to visit it someday, Brian. And thanks so much for your kind words of appreciation. Means a lot to me. 😊
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Beautiful… 🙂 🙂
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Thanks a lot, Ankan ! Glad you enjoyed it. 😊
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Always… 🙂 🙂 🙂
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😊😊
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Always… 🙂 🙂
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Really like your style of writing! I just noted you had not posted in quite a while! Glad to have you back (well.. or nice to meet you since we just found each other out now hahaha)
~ Jeremy
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I am glad you liked my work, Jeremy. Thanks! Yes, I was away from the forum past few months. Not that I wanted to, but there are times when you just don’t have control over certain situations. Over that phase now, and it feels great to be back here and come across brilliant writers like you. 😁
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glad to be part of your comeback! hope no more unwanted situations
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Well… I hope so… But then life has always been unpredictable, so you never know. 😁
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indeed, we will never know, but we can always hope!
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True, Jeremy. We can only hope for the best.
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Ok. No, seriously,
You are amazing.
Please tell me you’ve been published, and if you haven’t, girl, shoot honey, I’d buy your chapbook.
And I’d ask you to sign it.
You go to poetry slams and read these right??
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Thank you very much for your kind words of appreciation, dear friend! This means a lot to me.😊
Well, no….I am not a published author, nor do I go to slams. I only share my poems here. If I ever come out with a book, I will certainly send you a signed copy of it if we still keep in touch and you continue to enjoy my work. Lol!!😁
Best wishes! 🤗
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Every word and every thought in this poem in imbued with love and passion.A beautiful piece of art.Brilliant work, Chaaya.
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Thanks so much, Megha! I very humbly accept your kind words of appreciation. It’s very gratifying to see you taking out time to go through my poems and for all the lovely comments and words of encouragement that you very patiently left behind. I truly value that and admire you for your generosity. Thank you for the love that you always send my way. I am sending you some more for my side. 🤗
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Thanks Chaaya for all the love. I really appreciate.Glad I found your poem,Being on the author panel of few Lit sites,am always looking for talent. I’ll definitely spread the word. Have a good day, dear.
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That’s very kind of you, Megha! I would take it as an absolute privilege to be able to reach out to more readers through you. Thanks so much you beautiful soul. 🤗
🌸❤️🤗❤️🌸
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You are most welcome,Chaaya.
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🤗❤️🌸❤️🤗
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