She was standing by the gate
Puffy eyes, traces of teardrops
On her cheeks and vacant look.
Perhaps a scowl from mum, or
A cold scornful look from dad
Or a lost kitten, broken Barbie
Might be a fight with best friend
I didn’t know.
A breeze ruffled her hair,
It sighed perhaps
At her untold sadness and
The shadowy calmness of eyes.
Like a flower with wilted petals
Like a queen dethroned.
She was standing by the gate….
I wanted to see the stars
Twinkling in her eyes.
A light pat, a soft kiss I placed.
A little compassion, bit of empathy,
Keys to happiness.
I just felt, perfectly said.
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This is a beautiful poem Mani full of your compassion wanting to bring back that smile.. Wonderful choice of picture to write about ❤
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Aah ! Both the picture and the words touched me like anything.
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Even if you hadnt posted the pic, your words painted a perfect picture of the girl! 🙂 All we need is a little empathy 🙂
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The ‘vacant’ look described so mesmerizingly Mani. It can be so upsetting to see a child who is so unhappy, yearning just for that caring touch
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Very touching.
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Beautifully crafted! The good bit with kids is they cheer up fast too!
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Your words are brimming with compassion! Loved it to the core ❤
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Mani this was sweet and soul stirring 🙂
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Tender and brimming with affection, Mani. So delicate your verses are. I’m sure the gloom in her face would have flown away had she really read last stanza.
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Nice to read
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I could so well imagine the girl vivid as you described…loved it bestie 🙂
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I wanted to see the stars
Twinkling in her eyes.
A light pat, a soft kiss I placed.
A little compassion, bit of empathy,
Keys to happiness.
I just felt, perfectly said.
very well defined words !!
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Such a well composed poem, Maniparna! Emotions and innocence of girl’s eyes are so beautifully portrayed and penned. Kudos!
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Your Words literally Spell The Girls Despair !!
And surely with a small pat and a light kiss, you can return the girl’s smile.
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I read this advice in an arts book : Never talk to a child when its parents are not around.
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Awww! so good! love this 🙂
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Lovely Mani!
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Thank you… 🙂
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Ah, if I’m ever sad, I’ll hope for a kiss from you! 😀 One show of kindness can make the utmost difference to someone. What a lovely soul you possess, Mani. ❤
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Hahaha…may you always be happy for you are such a nice kinda ‘dead’ soul… ❤ And, yes, I agree, a little touch of kindness can change everything… 🙂
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Awww – she looks so sad.
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Yes, ..her sad demeanour was the inspiration behind my words!
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Some moments like these stick with us forever. And you captured the simplicity so poignantly with your words. I was taken by your narration. Beautiful.
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Yes, some moments become just so evocative. You couldn’t help but to express them through your words… 🙂
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Even the voice of this sounds a lot like that of a little girl. Good work, Mani. My heart reached out to her.
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Thanks so much, Prajakta… 🙂
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poor lil girl! All she needs is love!
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Indeed!
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mani, beautifully written poem…full of compassion..cheers
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Thanks a lot, Hari… 🙂
Cheers!
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My pleasure, senora
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Beautiful shot of this little girl, I love your story – wonderful imagination making her seem more real to us.
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Thanks, Mary, for your kind words of appreciation… 🙂 I was off for a couple of days, will visit your wonderful blog soon… 🙂
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So interesting to look out something we don’t know and imagine what they might be experiencing. Your words are so beautiful and so empathetic.
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The picture was the inspiration. I found the little girl’s expression so evocative that the ideas came into my mind almost instantly.
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The poem perfectly captures the emotions on the little girl’s face. So sweet 🙂
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Thanks, Somali… 🙂
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Maniparna what a depiction of sadness and despair in your poetry of this little cute girl and taking care of it with love tenderness and kindness in the end with very deep and creative words.
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Thanks a lot for appreciating the poem. You words made me happy… 🙂
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Beautifully compassionate
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Thanks so much, Derrick… 🙂
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Compassion and making a little innocent heart smile can work wonders. You’ve depicted the innocent and emotions in the angel so well.
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The picture inspired me and the lines popped up into my head almost instantly… 🙂 Thanks, Vishal…
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Creative and lovely words. I like how you brings life to that photo through your beautiful thoughts and writings. Thanks for sharing it.
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Glad you liked it…thanks for your words of appreciation… 🙂
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You’re welcome.
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So kind of you…hope she is relieved
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I hope so too… Akhila…thank you for stopping by… 🙂
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excellent Maniparna 🙂 Loved the pic and your poem is perfect.
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Thanks so much, Andy…the picture inspired the lines… 🙂
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Inspiration comes from unexpected places sometimes – and what an excellent surprise when a poem gushes forth eh? 🙂
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Touching… But it left something amiss. Like.. Maybe i would have gone and run my hand over her head, cajoled her to make her smile… Anything for the little one.
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Oh..yes..we can always try to make her smile in various ways. Thanks so much for dropping by and sharing your thoughts… 🙂
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I liked your imaginative interpretation of the photograph. I wonder what the girl was really thinking about. 🙂
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In this case, the picture inspired the words. I was wondering the same and the lines came into my minds… 🙂
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Well, they were good lines! 🙂
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Thank you so much! 🙂 …
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“untold sadness and the shadowy calmness of eyes” … …loved the choice of words and loved it all… imbued with pathos, innocence and beauty!
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Thanks so much for the appreciation. I find your words really inspiring… 🙂
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Those words are indeed beautiful….. Mani ‘m totally happy 🙂 🙂
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Brilliant.😃 Nicely depicted sentiments, Mani. Most times, it is the little things that make the most difference. But hearts fail to see.
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True that, little things made us happy and they made us sad in the same way. Thanks for stopping by, Asha… 🙂
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So many emotions!! Well captured Mani…’wilted petals’ is my favorite expression as it hits the heart right away. Also what caught my attention is the grip of her hand, which conveys her insecurity…probably she needs a friend like you! 🙂 Your words are so much in consonance with the lovely picture.
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Thanks a lot, Balroop. The picture being the inspiration, the words are in sync with it. Glad you liked the expression… 🙂
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Very nice and a beautiful picture to add to words.
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Thanks so much… 🙂
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I just felt, perfectly said. Quite!
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Thanks so much… 🙂
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I loved your reasoning to depict the girls gloom. Such s sweet one Mani .😊😊
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Thanks, Radhika…glad you liked the poem… 🙂
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Awww so sweet I can picture all that happening to this precious little girl
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Thanks, Sara…the picture is quite evocative!
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