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In a world that lives in a tree…
(a faraway world that’s mostly unseen) :
Here, the seasons stay fresh, pink roses don’t fade,
balmy evenings stretch their arms up to the sky,
and orange sunsets grow upon branches, all ripe and juicy.
Here, morning is a tattoo on a white eucalyptus face,
a saffron-turbaned man going around a banyan
murmuring a motorized morning prayer…
a bird preening its feathers on the telephone wire,
and parrots screeching like a train delayed,
the sun dawdling on the edge of the roof exchanging
idle gossip with a faint ghost moon…
Here, morning is a shy strand of honey breeze passing through town
an old song trembling uncertainly on the lips of a lovelorn dawn…
Some days, the world in the tree with its
pensive sunsets, all juicy and ripe,
its tattoo mornings, soggy with moon and song,
comes alive.
And the sun forgets it must return to its den in the dark…
…and as you turn away, the tree dances away
to the edge of the stars…
Uzoma said:
Read this a few more times before commenting because I love it! This is a delicate beauty, MJ; one that has to be savored slowly. I’ve not been to this world or have ever noticed one before, but does it speak of paradise? I think so. Here are some splendid lines…my favorite: ‘And the sun forgets it must return to it den in the dark’ and ‘…orange sunset grow upon branches, all ripe and juicy’
mj said:
Thank you for your thoughts, Uzoma. Paradise, it might be… or it might be the Atlantis that lost its footing in some dim past… it is an image that yours to hold and keep! 🙂
LadyBlueRose's Thoughts Into Words said:
Atlantis is magickal energy within the hearts of those who dream
of that place faraway…
MJ this is absolutely wonderful…you captured the magick within your words ….
I love the thought of pink roses never fading,
Take Care…You Matter…
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maryrose
mj said:
You are a generous person, Maryrose… I love roses, and my personal paradise should have roses that never fade – that’s no. 1 on my list! 🙂
Thanks for stopping by!
LadyBlueRose's Thoughts Into Words said:
I hadn’t thought of that, but roses that never fade have just be added to my dream of a perfect world!
)0(
vishalbheeroo said:
beautifully captured, MJ:)
mj said:
… why should Atlantis be at the bottom of the ocean is what I say…?!!
How’ve you been Vishal?
Richard Guest said:
MJ, you completely blow me away! Wonderful.
mj said:
Umm… thanks…
Richard Guest said:
Sorry, enthusiasm plus tiredness equals duff comment. I loved Atlantis.
mj said:
Your comment was just fine, please don’t worry! … when I logged on, it was the last thing at night before I collapsed, and obviously, my reply shows it.
But seriously, your reading, commenting counts! Thank you!
humptydumptyonawall said:
love …. “the sun dawdling on the edge of the roof exchanging
idle gossip with a faint ghost moon…” its a sight that i love to watch … 🙂
mj said:
Thank you for stopping by and reading, and commenting!
Vijayakumar Kotteri said:
Your beautiful words keep discovering new steps as they dance to the bubbling notes of your imagination. Personal favourites: orange sunsets grow upon branches, a motorized morning prayer, the sun forgets it must return to its den in the dark. Brilliant as always.
mj said:
Thanks for reading Vijay. Since there is no ocean close to Delhi, I simply decided to hang Atlantis off a tree (thankfully, Delhi still has plenty of those!)
Danny Breslin said:
You know what? I really struggle to find the words to describe how I feel when I read your work. I’ve got loads to do yet I find myself drifting off into a daydream inspired by your poetry. I don’t know whether to thank you for brightening my day or tell you off for stopping me from working! I think I’ll read it just one more time…
mj said:
That’s the nicest thing to say… at a time when I’m somewhat struggling with words, and images, and getting beyond them… into some hardcore poetry. No, really!
I must share with you the fact that I shared your blog (and your Wrinkly Dan post) with my English class at college. As the girls began to read the post, I saw some change in facial color! (I had not read it then and assumed it was the late afternoon sun…) They hurriedly closed their laptops saying they’d finish reading later. And there I was, happily prattling on about your book, and how well you spun your words… Only later when I read your post, did I make the connection!
So, Danny, you are a famous chap at Delhi University – or will soon be!
All thanks to who????!!!
Danny Breslin said:
What? You introduce me to a group of female students and I’m talking about Wrinkly Dan? Ah well, it wouldn’t be the first time that has happened ; )
Seriously though, I am so touched that you like my writing enough to share it with your English class.
Madhu said:
Absolutely love how you juggle your phrases around Meenakshi, and the vision of an earthly paradise you conjure up with such ease! Just breathtaking!
mj said:
Glad you enjoyed it, Madhu.
readinpleasure said:
stunning words, Meenakshi 🙂
mj said:
Thanks. 🙂