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401. Naalai

Thinking of the Nature of people and the watchwords needed to build the promise of tomorrow, this blank verse poem was made from words given by a friend and mentor.

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402. Child

For the alternate education system designed and developed by a dear friend.

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403. Clarinet

A sequel to the Bayonet, this hope for all that can be good in life again as I evolve the thought with a dear friend.

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404. Us Two

Writing with deep romantic feeling again after an age (Or rather, after Dec 1)

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405. Build

Another poem inspired by my Gurus, on the special day when I visited the city they sanctified and hallowed.

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406. Amrityu

For the deathless spirit of a son, gathered by the lord in his tender twenties.

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407. Dare

A heartfelt thanks for those who dare to build a brighter tomorrow. "we'll joyfully burst out in song. For mankind will have survived his adolescence, will finally belong - In the timeless halls of tomorrow".

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408. Abide

For a friend as she graces a wedding wishing the very best to the couple, as we tried to articulate that "though life is sometimes gonna bring a low. Take the good with the bad, there's no other way - than to embrace the moments, as dreams hold sway."

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409. Kim

For a friend who was nearly at term, in memory of the wonderful vibes she created online.

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410. ianamazi

Written for an open mic, but couldn't go. One way to introduce myself...

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411. Mademoiselle2

Again a romance, written in French for my "would be".

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412. Believe

"Instead walk in your shadow, fight at your side, retrain my thought... As the warp and woof of my constructs undergo a metamorphosis... And comes out refreshed by the tender and sheer force of your love."

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413. Warriors2

"So follow the impulse in your heart dear soldier, extend the olive branch... And let a new spirit of oneness take hold of this planet."

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414. All My Life

"All my life I wanted to find a girl like Stormy, who like me would want,.. To delight the world's children, and with our combined voices, enchant."

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415. Birth

Written for the delight that is baby Eliott, Kim's newborn son

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416. Divine Thread

Written for a poonal ceremony of a friend's nephew Arjun

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417. Poised

Written for my boss' birthday - "You balance hardcore tech savvy with empathetic, but that's not odd,.. Rather it's endearing, for you always wish us well, help us feel sated."

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418. Never Love

Birthday gift for a spirited friend "why not teach Our children simply to dream of a brighter tomorrow and then how constantly to reach? For the stars and baulk not at the challenge of building that vision"

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419. Nestled

"He's done with the old life, it's time to plan and be more effective, As friends tell him he's worthy of being counted with the rest."

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420. Wish

"Wish for different times, and that we'd strengthen anew... Each other's voice, guffawed into the night as the dew... Evaporated and gave way to a resplendent dawn bright,"

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421. Galvanise

"Just a change in our outlook as we ride the escalator to heaven... I may seem old and haggard, but I tell you I've much time well spent, In daring to plot the reform of tomorrow, plant a veritable Eden."

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422. A Patch of Blue

"You've meant a lot in my life as I'm sure you've helped redeem a few... Let another year pass and we will have spent a dozen well.... Now go drink from the cup of life, and let jangle your bell!"

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423. Making Love

"I'd recall to you my story of love and friendship, still hopeful... That you'd one day realize I was simply in your spell"

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424. Swing Low

"I can't think of a gentler soul though firm... To reform heaven, help them cut through the tape... Find the supreme secret *1 as we'd cast away a drape"

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425. Starlit

Another poem for little Eliott as I picture him on long walks with his parents.

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426. Shanti

For when another "river of time" ended, as my friend lost her Father

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427. Spark

With reference to my prose "Sleep Eros", this poems is about a fictional lover

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428. Glee

The sizzling romance continues - part 5

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429. Mass

Written for a friend, the day they stormed the Sri Lankan President's house, demanding his resignation

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430. Teacher

For my school teacher of 6 years who dreamed of a lot for me - things that are slowly coming true, and my feeling for my mother to continue the cycle of love.

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431. Making Love2

At the crossroads of romantic dead ends, this poem sees me letting go of the past and making way for what would become "dreamy"

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432. Ablaze

The first of 15 poems for a new muse, this one has me saying "I'd reckon the years by the stars you'd pull down, and my words, that whisper love in the light of dawn."

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433. Place

As you touch my hand and let our love light up - The skies as sparks fly from our skin, a deep cup

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434. Heart

It's only in your heart that I would dwell for a while. Where I bask in the radiance of your beautiful smile.

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435. Fleeting

For its your face I would remember all my life. Let me now ask that we live as man and wife.

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436. Gift

I know you both have left much pain behind. But know that in love, much healing you'd find.

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437. Dance2

Dance you two, weave the story of the world between the tapestry of your own world. With senses keen.

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438. Gentle

My love, I'd be thrilled if only you would think to have me, for life is fleeting, gone in a blink!

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439. Woods

The hills beckon me where I would walk in woods. Holding you beside me, each couple with their broods.

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440. Melt

Melt me down to my elements, then cast me anew. For I would be pliant for you. My pledge I'd renew, To hold and cherish you until the end of my days. To swirl in your waters, live enthralled by your gaze.

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441. Hope2

Hope your senses reel at the thought of me. And all the ways I'd touch you deep and wild. How I'd bask in your love, shout in pure glee, As we found ways to unmask the inner child.

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442. Moments

Tell me you'd be here this instant and I will stop all my meandering, rather live with you in glee.

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443. Ether

It gladdens my heart to know that you exist. That the ether connects our minds and hearts. Tell me lover, should I walk through the mist? Would I find you ready to assemble all my parts?

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444. Evergreen

Oh darling my light is glowing dim, but I wait. I strove hard to find you, first in my dreams, Now come quick to me before it's too late. Do you hear my whimpers amidst their screams?

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445. Bulwark

On a patch of grass on the same side of a slope. So that we may grow in the melody of one another. Good water! That harbinger of plenty, and hope, Let me find you so we'd have each other for tether.

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446. Entwined

I grew up dreaming that lovers ought be entwined. And enmeshed, totally inside each other's heart. Have I found that sort of love? Believe it I'm inclined. For this time I've loved you mad, right from the start.

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447. Victory2

Thoughts that came flowing for a friend on the topic of death, as it overshadows a loved one.

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448. O Divine

We run amok thinking this Earth to us does belong. In your despite we play with fire, not having the sense That your dreams can take us to the very heavens!

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449. Strength3

Genuinely asking a friend to share her thoughts and feelings as I realize everyone's life is in 3d - technicolor.

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450. Folks

Reflecting on life in the company of two very dear friends.