Clouds
In November
They just turn into grief
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The November clouds above our heads, the darkness and the sadness, the melancholy in it, I feel the pain… Greatly written!
Lakhimpur, Nellai, anywhere, greed kills compassion and logic
Whenever I come back to read this poem, I return with a heavier heart
poems that haunt our souls are the treasures a poet's pen blesses us with---a heaven full of stars for this write
Thank you, Susie for inviting me back to this poem. It haunts me, I believe, more than anyone else
The poem haunts the senses of the readers. A road in the middle of nowhere is the sum up of all the happenings on that fateful day. Brilliant poem.
Thank you Aarzoo. There are two true-life incidents behind this poem, that haunt me even today. Of one, I have written in the poets" notes. I will write about the other, maybe later
May my November sins be washed away! Your poem inspired introspection! Thank you!
Poet Amber Piercy has added this poem to her favourites. Gratitude
I am quite pleased to read your words, dear poet. Thank You.
You stated the words, you expressed your concern. We sympathise with what you say, but will humans ever learn.
Most thankful to you sir, for reading and sharing your thoughts
An insightful piece of poetry. I sincerely appreciate the comment of poetess Hazel!
Immense gratitude to you, Dillipji, for the revisit and the good words. So obliged
Oh I am swayed by the feelings of the poem.I loved the line 'They hide everything vile on earth. Dare not open their hearts'rts
The incidents, the news, the trials everything is fresh in my heart, Mamata. It still pains
Nellai: Tirunelveli. During November 2005, the Manager at the Tirunelveli branch of the bank I was working for, committed suicide following harassment by a powerful notorious customer and criminal apathy to his pleas by his superiors
Just washed away...is the striking element of this captivating piece of poetry. Read with interest and admired the way you have summed up things....5 stars
The road in the middle of nowhere Starts nowhere, ends nowhere. It is just washed away. Just washed away. beautifully crafted.
Thank you, Priyanka, for your valuable time spent to read my poem and pen down the comments. Obliged.
An insightful piece of poetry, well articulated and nicely encapsulated with conviction. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Chinedu, Thank you for reading this poem of mine and offering the comments. Your words are great encouragement to me and have made my day. Thank you again.
when my world covered with clouds and ambiance turns to grey and nothing i could do is cry out loud release all the pain
Hi Ging, True; Quite true. Thank you for reading this poem and offering your comments.
How Heart Felt! ! ! So Sad! ! ! So Feeling! ! ! Road In The Middle Of No Where Going No Where Rains Have Washed It Out! ! ! Excellent Painting! ! ! ! Beyond 10+SSSSSSSSSSS! ! ! ! ! ! ! Thank You So Much For Sharing This! ! ! Excellently Done! ! !
Hi Rebecca, Thank you so much for such pleasing remarks. When it comes from such a great poet like you, I am thrilled. Thanks again. It is pity that ph does not allow us to give marks for the comments on the poems. Your crisp study deserves a full 10++ without doubt.
Nothing is spared from the wrath of god and nature... Everything is washed away, Tears has no meaning and nature is ruthless sometimes. Probably I'am reading this poem at the wrong time when I'm vulnerable. lovely poem.10
Hi Aarzoo, I am sorry, if my poem has hurt you at the wrong time. Anyway, thank you.
The cloud image means a lot in the poet's eyes. A beautiful poem. Really enjoyed reading.
Thank you for sharing insight into this event in India (also, in this context the poem hits different) .