Change

Posted in Poetry on January 1, 2012 by The Dark Lord

I resisted when you wanted change
Unswayed I was, by the promise of new
So, holding on to the things of old
I lost you along the way..

Years went by, and change I did
Steered by the changing times
And through seasons of the old and new,
I missed you by my side..

Trudging along, down the cobbled streets
A slight limp in the aged feet
Pushed aside by the youth of new
I saw you walking by..

So here it was after eons had past
The beating of a deadened heart
The glory of some age old love
And we walked on, side by side..

Posted for One Single Impression.

A few spoken words..

Posted in Musings, Poetry on August 28, 2011 by The Dark Lord

As the months and years fly by, and I make the transition from a student to an office employee, and the gaps between my successive blog posts get inceasingly longer I feel I fumble for words, not for lack of any, but for the torrential deluge of words, fragments, phrases, sentences, even gigantic essays, and more. The images that engender such, get more varied, confusing, blurry, at times even conflicting. Often, the chequered shades have even surpassed vocabulary.
A few days back I celebrated my 24th birthday which, like many times before, remained witness to a lot of resolutions. One, relevant to this blog, was to write more and I truely hope I’ll be able to honour that, at least for some time! Here’s a short poetic attempt, in response to the One Single Impression weekly prompt, after a really, really long time!

In the silence of day
I walk you through my wheat field
Where spoken words mean so less
And you convey through expressive eyes
That glow with candour
At the golden harvest

Hollow Scapes..

Posted in Poetry on March 27, 2011 by The Dark Lord

Hold on to me
Through layers that bind
Sweaty palms that threaten to slip
Tears of pain glistening in kohl rimmed eyes
Pale shadows of doubt that menacingly waver
Pierced by spoken words laced with sarcasm
‘Where the night ends, why doesn’t the day begin?’,
You question and I hear -
A despair that keeps warmth at bay..

Throwing away your bottled fears
And shattered dreams of years past that lay forgotten
Trampled by merciless time
Scattered and blown by powerful winds from the desert
That move giant dunes with disdain
You survive and live to tell the tale of another day

Hand in hand we walk towards a new dawn
In search of a new world where days might be longer
To rest peacefully under the cool shade of a leafy bough
Stare with silent wonder at a beautiful sunset
That nurtures dormant desires with multicoloured hues
A whiff of what could have been, of what can be
Before night swallows the nascent dreams
And hand in hand we will walk again under a starry night
In search of a new day…

Posted for One Single Impression.

Calm

Posted in Poetry on January 2, 2011 by The Dark Lord

Standing alone at brink of dawn
With lonely shadow for company
Wistful eyes, for what had been
Through winds of change, never more shall be

The distant din at midnight hour
When people laugh, when people cry
Distanced by a mere few miles
Calmed at this side of night

 

Posted for One Single Impression. Thanks to my friend Jim for the prompt this week.

Echoes

Posted in Poetry on November 14, 2010 by The Dark Lord

Echoes from the desertland
Through sands of time

Shadows of footprints
Lost in blizzards of yesteryear

Play of stratified rainbow
Blurred into shades of grey

Epiphany of my tremulous rose
Wilted under blazing sun

The days of youthful glory
Mere remnants of a wrinkled tale

Inane whisper uttered into night
Greeted by pervading silence..

Posted for One Single Impression.

The Passing

Posted in Poetry on September 11, 2010 by The Dark Lord

The day was finally over
And the sun was setting,
Casting it’s tired glow over the darkening sky
As the dwindling rays got numbered…
It had been a long day
A colossal journey, come to an end
And night had come
Sweeping away the last strains of the golden light
O, so sweet, with the cool whisps
Of the earth’s smoke, bearing that soulful fragrance
And the silent sounds
Promising blissful slumber
In a dreamless wonderland.

Ah! But the memories do remain
Of the bygone day
And the events, and the promises
Of the deeds, fulfilled and unfulfilled
Of the playful banterings and relationships
So significant and intense
Yet, blurred with the passing evening
Silhouetted images, pushed further away
Now, mere fleeting instances
Of the sounds, and the smells
And the tender touches
Feelings which could still warm amidst the setting chill
Tugging resolutely, until finally
The day gives way to the glorified night

Leaving, but mere memories, at it’s wake…

Posted for “One Single Impression

Dawn

Posted in Poetry on June 19, 2010 by The Dark Lord

Go gentle into the night
Through the magical realm of twilight
On the lap of the scented breeze
And the evening warmth
Over distant meadows and other shores
Bracing the inky darkness
Further and further away
Into murky scapes of past
A fallen angel no more

And how I long for that blessed feel
Lost on me forever
But for the pale shadows
Of fond memories…

Posted for One Single Impression.

Trembling

Posted in Poetry on May 16, 2010 by The Dark Lord

In the dark portals of this mundane realm
Shimmering with an earthly glow
And the weight of a thousand spoken words
That were once uttered in disdain
Now trembling at the prospect of Judgement
Ringing with a murmured finality
Pervading the chaotic senses
And compelled by the hallowed altar
A staid coldness descends
Reducing the hardened shell into a tremulous lair
With a ruthless vengence
Corroding the righteousness with a sickly pallour
Inner self laid bare
Now its pay back time.

Posted for One Single Impression

Exam Time

Posted in Musings on March 24, 2010 by The Dark Lord

I haven’t been blogging for a “really” long while, now.. and this time I can safely say, its due to the exam time blues! I’m now into my Final Semester Engineering Exams, the last of the lot, which caps a rather difficult (and interesting) four year long journey. During my school days, I had always aspired to be an engineer, and This Is Finally It, I guess. Actually, its difficult to comprehend, maybe, it’ll sink in once the examinations are over. I’ve been thinking of writing a sort of a “look-back” entry on my journey to and through Engineering college, these last four years. Maybe it’ll happen once the exams are done with..

Meanwhile, I guess I’m missing out on all the action here in blogland. I really, really miss blogging, and I hope to get back to it once I’m through with this. Friends, don’t forget me!!

Memories of a lost Valentine

Posted in Poetry on February 13, 2010 by The Dark Lord

You keep the fire burning
Through the eternal voyage
That started from the cauldron of love
To burn evermore
Far into the realms of the other world
And rooted deep in the chasms of this
Always anointing me with the holy smoke
That thick and dense curl upwards
Into myriad, mysterious shapes
Beckoning me into understanding
And ushering in an era of feelings

You keep the fire burning
As you journey the neverending voyage
In the backdrop of magical scapes
In that other world of peace and infinite power
Detached from the black smudges of sin
Which bear the curse of pain and mortality
That shrouds me in these mundane planes
With warped images and shallow illusions
Borne by its very essence
Now thwarted by golden memories
And the purity of longing for what has left

Posted for One Single Impression.

Chaos

Posted in Poetry on January 15, 2010 by The Dark Lord

Dark alleys, murky lanes
The crossroads of destination
Amidst bustling humanity
Confusing crowds, conflicting emotions
Screeching tyres and honking bells
Conjuring an assembled chaos
A civilized melee…
Concrete walls with damped patches
Darkened by smoke and smog
Pale rays of the tired sun
Streaming in, with swirling dust
Meekly suspended in thick stale air
Ringing with murmured dispair

Posted for One Single Impression.

Indurated

Posted in Poetry on January 6, 2010 by The Dark Lord

The stone pillars
Defying the passage of time
Stand tall and proud
The sun kissed warmth radiating
A sense of endurance
A saga of untold events
Etched in stone
The very wierd, quiet melodrama
Yet serene and camouflaged
A testimony of omnipresence
Of survival and longevity
And of timeless wisdom
Deriving from the strength within…

Posted for One Single Impression.

December Awards, 2009

Posted in Musings on December 31, 2009 by The Dark Lord

Another year comes to an end, and we stare at the dawn of a new year. I think this time is an interesting blend of the old and the new, when we try to recapture the passing and blurry moments from the last year, while looking forward to a new beginning, in many more ways than one.  It has been in this last year that I mainly started blogging, my blog now being a little more than a year old. The journey, as I had once mentioned earlier, has been remarkable, specially due to the many acquaintances that I’ve made. People, immensely talented, with prodigious writing skills, whose blogs are simply a delight to visit, and read. Considering my limited abilities, it has been even more remarkable (and humbling) to find such people of enhanced calibre taking time out to read and comment on my blog. The awards, that have come my way, therefore, are treasured, and cherished. I use this instance to accept, and to “re-award” the same, to some of my favourite bloggers… Here goes!!

On September 19, 2009, I was awarded the “Fabulous Blog Award” by Nila, from “Azure Depths“. She’s a hugely talented writer with a very engaging style. One can really relate to her posts, which deal with topics that strike nearer home.

On 24th September, 2009, Avada Kedavra from “Evanescent Thoughts“, gifted me the “Stylish Blogger Award”. What strikes out most is the variety that she puts into her writing… you couldn’t possibly classify her into any one particular genre. Her blog is a delightful “virtual” place to loose yourself in, with a colorful vista of engaging, interesting and intriguing articles. 

On 10th October, 2009, Danielle from “Me, In.com.plete” granted me the “Kreative Blogger Award”. A writer, who is elegance, personified.. that is reflected in her compositions. A brilliant poet, whose verses never cease to enthrall – they are creations of fine art! The way her poems progress, with their inherent themes and concepts, that embrace her muse like intriguing stories, is simply mindblowing.

I must say that presenting these awards to fellow bloggers seems a lot like taking a huge liberty. I’m not sure whether I’m “qualified” enough for the same. So, from where I look at things, this is  a gesture from my side, of appreciation that I feel towards these wonderful people for sharing their work.

                Oh, and I’ve noticed there are people who don’t accept awards as a principle. So, if any of you don’t want to acknowledge the awards, it is perfectly o.k. and please don’t think I’ll take any offence for it! This is totally voluntary!    

                Uhmmmmm, so now, (in synch with a virtual, “standing ovation”, and zealous “clapping”)…..
 
 
 1. The “FABULOUS BLOG” Award goes to :-
 
     (a) Val B. Russel, from “Words“. Her mature, insightful and colorful writing makes her blog one helluva place to visit. Her writing has a certain flair and flow which incites one to read, and read on!
    
     (b) Danielle, from “Me, In.com.plete“. Ah, to be able to compose such wistful, alluring poetry with exquisite imagery! Her blog is a “must-visit”.. and you’ll become an instant fan!
    
     (c) Jaymie, from “Jaymie Thorne’s Personal Musings“. She really makes the “words” flow.. like nature’s own gushing stream, as I once told her.. You’ll know what I mean, once you visit her Fabulous Blog!
 
 
2. The “STYLISH BLOGGER” Award goes to :-
 
      (a) Lorraine, from “Tell Me What’s On Your Mind“. The photos she puts up in this blog have a “voice” of their own.. They speak to you, compel you to perceive them in your own, creative way.. An unique talent, an unique style… truely, excellence, personified.
   
      (b) Shraddha, from “The Self Love Project“. Content, Class, Style… the works. You name it, her blog has it. Another must visit. Go see for yourself, and you’ll be hooked for ever!

      (c) Sam, from “Sam I Am (Not)“. She’s one who feels the elusive clairvoyant vibes, and they caress her compositions delightfully. You get that feeling of an “otherworldliness” when you read her verses…
 
 
3. The “CREATIVE  BLOGGER” Award goes to :-
 
      (a) Paul, from “Paul Wylie’s Blog“. I think the word “creative” best applies to him. Its breathtaking, the way he explores different genres, philosophies and emotions through his highly insightful poetry. Sheer brilliance, indeed! Do visit, and you will be amazed.
 
      (b) Lorraine, again, from “Words Flow and Stuff“. Ah, I’m a lifetime fan of those Haikus. Surely no one does it better than her!! Okay.. she had once closed the site for good, and then, had to restart it on (indignant and furious) public demand. That speaks of her creativity, talent and popularity!
 
      (c) Avada Kedavra, from “Evanescent Thoughts“.  The pseudonym reminds one of those delightful fictional characters from Harry Potter… her blog is no less delightful! Visit, and soak in the warmth of her immeasurable talent!
 
 
This concludes the Awards post. Have a happy, prosperous and adventurous year, 2010 ahead.

Lighthouse

Posted in Poetry on December 5, 2009 by The Dark Lord

I hear your murmured whispers from across the seas
Your dulcet tones borne by the salty winds
That caress my ageing soul with distant memories
Of you, and the warmth of an other place, far away
That beckon after the years spent
In solitude…

Would you, then, guide my wayward vessel
Through the leagues of bottomless ocean
As I journey back through time, O enduring love
And bear me in your loving embrace
In that abode I once called
My home

Posted for One Single Impression

Note :- Next on will be my very first, year end Awards post… Watch this Space!!

For Lorraine…

Posted in Poetry on October 31, 2009 by The Dark Lord

This one is for the charming lady, a fellow blogger, a poet par excellence, a remarkable thinker… who has inspired me on countless many occasions since the time I first wandered over to her blog..

This poem was inspired by one of her posts, quite a while back. Lorraine, I just want to say thank you, for being there, and for sharing your wonderful work! Oh, and I beg your pardon if I’m taking too much of a liberty here.

The daughters of the moon
Sweep through the gushing dark
Armoured by divine beauty
That graceful nature lends
Embraced by the shimmering veil
Of pristine silvery haze
An aura of absolute Presence
That awed darkness beholds
In those mystique elements clearly etched
Gathered in the soulful depths
And the eyes… that reflect
The wisdom of the ages

The links to her blogs are :-
Link 1.
Link 2.

Elusive

Posted in Poetry on October 25, 2009 by The Dark Lord

Do you sustain me
O elusive beauty
With memories
Of the lingering kisses
And sweet promises
Of undying love
And the traces
Of your perfume
That overwhelms
My lonely self
With your silent presence
Even when you are gone
So many miles
From my weary heart

Posted for One Single Impression

Crystal drops

Posted in Poetry on September 24, 2009 by The Dark Lord

Abstract halos divine
Complimenting the beatific smile
Glimpses of benign faith
Tempting the arcane wraiths
Glorious, impassioned sermons
Awash with holy jargon
Pledging blissful liberation
From warped soulful oppression
The flowing billowy robes
And earnest dulcet tones
Charm the zealous minds
While rendering spirits blind
Heralding darker nights
That malign the pristine light

Blue

Posted in Poetry on August 29, 2009 by The Dark Lord

Courting solitude
Through the mirthless abyss
Abjured by capricious wooers
On treading the lonesome path
Oblivious to commiserating glances
While pursuing the obscure trails
Wading across sandy shores
Tumbling through surf, onto the blue lagoon…

Posted for One Single Impression

To (not) Allow

Posted in Poetry on August 24, 2009 by The Dark Lord

Thick curtains laden with dust
Unfazed by the flattering winds
Denies the outward charm
Of sunlit days and full moon nights
Drudgery borne of monotony
Imposed upon the soulless self
Ah! The pity of forbidding
The swirling rays and silvery haze…

Posted for One Single Impression

Wistful scapes..

Posted in Poetry on August 19, 2009 by The Dark Lord

*A poetic attempt after quite a gap.. It sure felt good, to be writing again!*

White seagulls amidst grey skies
Greyish sea, one with the sky
Misty frame with widening scopes
Settling chill with salty winds
Defined by the bold masts
Of red and black, and navy blue
Belying the greenish hue..

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