Thursday, May 9, 2013

Distance--By Ranu Uniyal--India

Distance

Tomorrow. You promised.
And I almost cried
needled anxiety, prodding fingers
Those between us smiled.
Caressing memories
of frayed dandelions.
We raced against ties.
Feelings. Wrapped up emotions.

A toast to a lost friendship.
He opened a bottle of cognac.

Inchoate and sullen like a lover’s kiss
something between us walked out
And mingled
with the banquet crowd.

Alone
I longed to crush
your where abouts.

Ranu Uniyal lives in Lucknow, India. Poetry keeps her going and is as much a part of her life as her love for humanity. She is a Professor of English at Lucknow University. She has two books of poems: Across the Divide and December Poems to her credit.
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9 comments:

  1. Kathryn CollinsMay 10, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    Dear Ranu -

    Your captivation of what makes poetry extraordinary is remarkable. Bravo!

    Caressing memories
    of frayed dandelions.

    something between us walked out
    And mingled
    with the banquet crowd.

    Kathy

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  2. AnonymousMay 10, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    Wow, this is powerful, Ranu. I especially liked how you described, "Something between us walked out." Losing a loved one is never easy, but you describe the feelings one has so well. Best wishes, Carolyn Devonshire

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  3. Rhoda GalgianiMay 10, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Losing in love or a friendship is difficult as one remembers the good times. Beautifully expressed...

    Rhoda Galgiani

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  4. ranu uniyalMay 10, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Thanks Rhoda, Carolyn, Kathy and Karen for your encouraging response. I am glad you loved it. It has made my day. Best Wishes Ranu

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  5. Karen O'LearyMay 10, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Dear Ranu,

    Thank you for your comments for other writers today. I greatly appreciate your willingness to support and encourage others. Your poem is amazing! So good to have it to share with the Whispers community.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  6. UnknownMay 17, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    Crushed whereabouts. A great finish to a thoroughly good poem. Keep the Cognac flowing with your descriptive verses. Ralph.

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  7. ranu uniyalMay 19, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Thanks a ton Ralph.
    best
    ranu

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  8. Karen O'LearyJune 2, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    Thank you, Connie Marcum Wong, for the following comment--

    The romantic yearning in your lovely poem is almost palpable. I know it touched my heart deeply and inspired emotions long forgotten. You write beautifully!

    Blessings, Lotus

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    1. ranu uniyalJanuary 25, 2014 at 11:03 PM

      Thanks Connie for reading and appreciating my poem. ranu

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