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You've gone by

by Sneha Subramanian Kanta
(Mumbai, India)

Vacant House

Vacant House




You've gone by
with the flicker of the candle
the time I opened my eye
dreamlike; life seemed a mirage
on which I build dreams
often of houses,
in which you and me
be together

Among the weary shelves
I see that unused bottle
of perfume
that you left by
when you angrily walked out
I also spot
one or two love letters
that you had tucked safely
in drawers which had
long lost
their color

When I stand by the
window
lost in my thoughts
of togetherness, love and
joy
A doorbell beckons me
and I drag my feet
numbness notwithstanding
to another evening of

the neighbours usual chatter...!

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May 18, 2012
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by: Sneha

Thank you so much, Isabel. I'm always eager to have your feedback and you know that. I'm so happy to see how you've specifically taken a verse from my poem and quoted it! Like I've always said, when poems touch strings of the heart, its enduring for any poet. Well, yes, I did send you an email about this - that my book has been published. Do go through it if you do want to buy it; and I'd be looking forward to your feedback then.
May 18, 2012
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by: isabel

Really fond of reading poems especially this kind, or perhaps it's your unique style and your magic like ways of expressing feelings or thoughts that entices me to read most of your creations. Thank you and God bless...

Sincerely,
Isabel

P.S. I am excited to know that you have published a book...I just saw it on the sidebar.


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"You've gone by
with the flicker of the candle
the time I opened my eye
dreamlike; life seemed a mirage
on which I build dreams
often of houses,
in which you and me
be together."
May 09, 2012
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starstarstarstar 		Thank you
by: Sneha

Thank you Eva, Priscilla and Vimala. It makes me humbled to read such words about me...especially on a day when I'm down and low!
May 09, 2012
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by: vimala ramu

Sneha, you are a born poet. Your imagination aided by your wonderful vocabulary weaves such a beautiful pattern of imagery that each poem reflects beautifully the mood it is expected to convey.
May 09, 2012
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by: Priscilla

Amazed to see you make mere words carry so much emotion!!
May 09, 2012
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by: Eva Bell

Sneha, we see the real poet in you and feel the sentiments you want to express. Keep writing such beautiful poems.
May 08, 2012
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by: Sneha

Thanks Geetashree, for those kind words.
May 08, 2012
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by: Geetashree Chatterjee

You are a very fine poet!

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