200 and a lot more to go...
'Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words,' Robert Frost. And I truly believe in it. My first poem was 'When You Came'. I don't know what inspired it, may be a movie or another poem but I do remember, I wrote it in one go.
There are several poems which I have written in one go and I post them without editing a single word. I may sound a bit narcissist but I love these unedited raw flow of words. It feels words are flowing and your pen, acting as its buddy, is scribbling it on a piece of paper. Oh yes, I write on paper and sometimes on my iPad, which I won for writing a poem.
But even with edited poems, there is one thing in common - Your feelings; be it for the love of your life, December 16th or Facebook likes. You ought to feel it and write it that very moment. If you don't, the poem dies; in softer words, you have delayed its birth. So, it has to be spontaneous. You feel it, you write it.
Few of my unedited, spontaneous poems -
One more thing which I feel for poetry is Connect. People should be able to connect with your emotions, the way you want. Or atleast, they should comprehend your emotions. One reason, I write in very simple language.
Couple of years back someone asked me, how would I like my eulogy to read. I said -
'She wanted to be a poet and died as one.'
*Written as a part of IndiSpire Edition 14 and this post marks the double century on my blog.
About spontaneity agreed...about people connecting...well Saru that can't say because I still have one great work of a great female writer who won a Nobel prize in literature and must admit I do lack the ability to understand it. So it still decorates my book rack and I am really looking for someone who could make me appreciate the work. Same thing about certain paintings, art, sculpture. I guess one's expression is very personal. To be able to understand...and connect is just chance. For all I know most famous poets and writers have died penniless and broke and have achieved glory posthumously when world searched and connected to what they meant or had said.
ReplyDeleteI would however like urs because am able to understand and connect. Really can't tell what u meant when u composed but I do tell u my thoughts about some of mine over yours. Congratulations on your 200th and wish you many many more. And pls don't talk about eulogy now...not yet...not yet...
Exactly, one should be able to connect. One connect with some writers and with some it's plain words. Actually someone asked about the eulogy and that was my reply. It's always a pleasure hearing from you and thanks a ton for being here, Shivani.
Deletecongratulations on the 200th post. I came here by reading your poems and will be coming for them again and again :) Keep writing, dear Saru. Good luck for the contest.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Latha. :)
DeleteLet me join your joy on this occasion of the 200th post. Poetry and emotions go together, though I don't agree with Wordsworth's definition of poetry as spontaneous overflow of powerful emotions. I'd rather to with T S Eliot who argued that the emotions should undergo a transformation in the crucible of the poet's mind and consciousness.
ReplyDeleteThat's an interesting take on poetry. Sometimes when something touches you and you are not finding the right words to express your emotions; Eliot's definition holds good. Thanks for your wishes and sharing your views. :)
Deletecongratulations and keep it going :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Joshi!
DeleteCongrats on your 200th post, Saru! I quite enjoy your poems. Wish you loads of luck to keep on conquering new milestones.
ReplyDeleteThanks for always being here, Rachna!
DeleteSo true - poetry is feelings put into words.
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed :)
Deletecongrats for your 200th blog
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. I completely agree with the flowing unedited rawness of poems . There's a different appeal to it. Perhaps it does show
ReplyDeleteThere is some unusual connect with such poems. Thanks a ton for your wishes. :)
Deletei totally agree that poetry has to be spontaneous.. very well written
ReplyDeleteThank you, Aparna.
DeleteCongrats Saru on your 200th post on your blog..may you add many more hundreds of poems for us to enjoy..
ReplyDeleteHope so, thanks for a beautiful comment.
DeleteCongrats!! And yes absolutely!! Poems should be spontaneous..:)
ReplyDeleteIndeed and thanks for your wishes.
Deleteoh come one .. too early to think of a EULOGY ..
ReplyDeleteand congrats on the 200ht oh yes a lot more to goooooooooooooooooooooo
Bikram
Thank you so much, Bikram.
DeleteCongratulations Saru for the Double Ton:) Hope we will continue to read your Words in times to come!
ReplyDeleteHope so, Sir. Thanks for your continuous support. :)
Deletecongratulations on your 200th post :)
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
DeleteCongratulations..
ReplyDelete'She wanted to be a poet and died as one.'..Loved this choice for eulogy...:)
Thank you dear :)
DeleteYou wrote almost all that what i wanted to write.....congrats for ur 200th blogpost....:-)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Issac! :)
DeleteCongrats Saru.......poetry is really all about giving words to your thoughts....Frost is one of my favourite poets... :-)
ReplyDeleteMine too... Thanks for your wishes dear :)
DeleteCongratulations !!!!!
ReplyDelete'She wanted to be a poet and died as one.' just loved your choice. !!
Keep it going
Hopefully! Thanks a lot!
DeleteCongrats for writing more and more...yes, I agree with your thoughts on poetry . Keep it up Saru :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Uma. :)
Delete'She wanted to be a poet and died as one.'...this line just took my heart away..poems are indeed the most beautiful form of expressing ourselves :)
ReplyDeleteMost definitely! :)
DeleteWow, awesome! Congratulations Saru... thats a great feat! And yes, truly agree about the flow of emotions and the connect that a poem has to have. I love unedited poems too... it gives such a warm feeling inside when you are able to put in words exactly what you have in mind, without having to edit a word of it. Looking forward to many more great poems from you! Kudos!
ReplyDeleteIt does give you a new high. Thanks for a lovely comment, Nandita. :)
DeleteCongratulation Saru, Thanking for sharing so much of good stuff......and keep it up, reach 1000 soon.......God bless you.....keep blogging and keep in touch.....takecare.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! :)
DeleteCongratulations. This is quite a commendable job. I concur on what the quote alludes. Poetry indeed opens the gates to that mode where your conscience expresses itself in a rather untrammeled way. Your renditions become more of a manifestation than a genesis as it is with other forms of writing. 200 poems from you and I could write only two. :P I guess this is an apt occasion to share one with you. :)
ReplyDeletehttp://www.disavowed.in/2014/01/cornered-i-saw-enigma-of-life.html
Cheers!
Actually, not 200 poems. It's 200 posts. Thanks a lot for your wishes, Tushar.
Deletecongrats for 200th post ur poetry is realy touching heart
ReplyDeleteThanks a ton, Ma'am.
DeleteAh! Saru - THAT's why I am no good at appreciating or writing poetry (I did try at school but it was more rhymes than poetry as I can see now) - my brain kicks in and I start thinking much before I start feeling.
ReplyDeleteHehehe... I think - To each his own, talent I mean. You can create humor, like you just did in your comment. :)
DeleteLOVE THE UNEDITED RAW WORDS. I REMEMBER A LITTLE BIT OF MY FIRST POEM.I WAS IN 5TH CLASS. IT WAS ABOUT MY SITTING ON THE BANK OF A RIVER.
ReplyDelete5th standard, that's great. Please share it on your blog Ma'am.
DeleteGayle hits a double century huh? Congratulations & celebrations... :)
ReplyDeleteHehehe... Thanks Vinay! :)
Delete200th! Great going, Saru! Congratulations. Just read your poem Death of a Nation from two years ago. Very touching.
ReplyDeleteLet the words flow :)
Thank you so much, glad you liked that poem. :)
DeleteLovely eulogy. I do like reading your posts for the very same reason, you keep it simple ad to the point, not getting lost in flowery language.
ReplyDeletekeep it flowing!
Thank you dear :)
DeleteCongratulations SARU! 200th post is a biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig deal!!! Btw!! That unedited untouched poem was beautiful..
ReplyDeleteand that eulogy..damn!
Thank you, RH!
Deletevery nice. yes that is the same reason I too write in simple language and the thing about connect,so true.
ReplyDeleteGlad we think alike, Nima.
DeleteCongrats for your 200th post .. gr8 going and well done :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteCongratulations! Yes, many more centuries to ahead!
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Sindhu
Tantu
The Arts & Me
Thank you, Sindhu.
Deletecongratulation .. :) keep writing !
ReplyDeleteI'll :)
DeleteTo my mind you have given a wonderful tip to other poets & beginners at this time of reaching a landmark."You ought to feel it and write it that very moment. If you don't, the poem dies; in softer words, you have delayed its birth. So, it has to be spontaneous. You feel it, you write it."
ReplyDeleteMay many more wonderful lines flow from your pen!
Thank you so much, Rajeev. Truly humbled!
DeleteCongratulations! Happy for you Saru! Wish you many more miles to go!!!
ReplyDeleteSomeone is Special
Thanks SIS!
DeleteCongratulations for 200th post,
ReplyDeleteRight Timing"
Thanks!
DeleteYou'll definitely stand up as one of the better modern poets of this era.
ReplyDeleteThat line, 'She wanted to be a poet and died as one.' summarizes your addiction to words, and sure you've put up an awesome blog consisting of some great poems.
Thank you so much, Pratik :)
DeleteI am sure from 200 to 2000 the journey will be smooth. All the best for many many posts to come!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sabyasachi :)
Deletelovely!!!!
ReplyDelete:)
DeleteI agree and kudos to you...your awards are your rewards. Cheers to many more.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Janaki.
DeleteI remember you mentioning "The day I drowned in my own tears" to me, in one of your comments, that I was a personal experience. I have never posted a poem without editing. I am more confident in my write ups.
ReplyDelete200, wow! Still reeling in early 50s . Big achievement and many more to go :). Kudos!
You should write more often and btw, loved your new hindi poem.
DeleteThanks a ton for your constant support, Prateek. :)
200th post, wow.
ReplyDeleteI love all your poems. They definitely connect. :)
Keep writing lot more posts & poems.
Glad! Thanks Kiran :)
Deletecongratulations, i love what you think about poetry.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteVery good post... Liked it..
ReplyDeleteCongrats Saru..may your poems always remain eloquent. <3
ReplyDeleteThanks Pooja <3
DeleteBack to your blog after sooo long...I am so glad..Your words are so honest and I can so relate to it... Amazing!
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Welcome back, Megha! :)
DeletePublish many more. It is treat to read.
ReplyDeleteI will and thanks for the motivation, Sir.
DeleteCongratulations on 200th post.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteThank you so much, Ash :)
ReplyDeleteI have been reading you since i entered blogosphere... you are always inspirational and additive sometimes :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations for your 200th.
Humbled, thanks for a generous comment :)
DeleteMany congratulations, Saru, 200 is a great achievement! Here's to many many more, all best wishes to you! :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! :)
Deletecongratulation...!! and all the very best :) happy blogging !!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Prathima.
DeleteCongratulations on your 200th. And that last line - Awesome.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jyotsna!
DeleteCongratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Deletecongratz on your 200th post :) I feel that the poems I write without worrying about structure and rhyme has more feeling to it than the concise structured ones.
ReplyDeleteI feel because they have a dash of honesty.
DeleteThanks for your wishes.
Heartfelt Congratulations Buddy and each work you wrote above is truw to the core...Straight From The Heart <3 <3
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