Illusion Poem by Mallika Achuthan Menon
Illusion
When the world sank in depth of SLEEP
Silence dawned on earth so DEEP
I dreamt an awesome fleeting DREAM,
proffered golden wings with GLEAM
Then I transformed as a BUTTERFLY
Of vibrant hues that BEAUTIFY
my pretty pinions and body TOO
Were painted lovely with a TATTOO.
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Both the wings widely SPREAD
I wandered hither and yon AHEAD
To sup up nectar from FLORAS
Who were in their FEDORAS
Readily welcomed me MERRILY
Whose lives lasted MOMENTARILY
They let me rest in pollen PALLET
Scented petals turned as BLANKET.
Their intense fragrance as a KEEPSAKE
Gifted me with a hug and HANDSHAKE.
Then by forgetting the world AROUND
the me in me just felt ASTOUND!
I in disguise of BUTTERFLY
In my fabby dream that running BY
tried another try to wander so HIGH
In the wings of clouds passing near BY
Many clouds rolled past my head FAST
roof of azure was about to BLAST.
After thunder and silver LIGHTINING
The skyline was again GRINNING.
Tiny twinkling stars ARREYED
in the night's black shaded ARCADE.
The comely moon was smiling NEAR
strewed silver driblets here and THERE
I forgot myself and the world AROUND
maundered there and felt ASTOUND.
My sleep melted in the waning NIGHT,
dream got vanished along with IT.
I wish to live in pretty DREAMS
The splendid boon to us it SEEMS.
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I like the poem for the rhymes scheme at the end of lines. I did feel it would be better not presented without adherence to form.
Lovely poem with an interesting narrative about a dream sequence where the protagonist turns into a colourful butterfly who does have a variety of experiences in the process. Loved reading it. Thanks Mallika ji. I quote: They let me rest in pollen PALLET Scented petals turned as BLANKET.
Wow- -A beautiful write- - - - Words flowing so sweetly- - - -Dreams are our fantasy land- - - - - -What we do not get in reality, we create an illusory land for ourselves where every thing is perfect and it is full with nectar and we get to taste the nectar. When day breaks, dream vanishes.Reality dawns, but we love to cling to our dreams. Thanks for sharing this lovely poem.
Dreamy and illusory. I wonder why the last word of each sentence is in block letters.
A beautiful poem about dreaming and illusion they create. Written with a nice style it has a nice flow. Thanks for posting.
A refined poetic imagination, Mallika. You may like to read my poem, Love And Lust. Thank you.
This is a beautiful poem on illusion through dreams having fantastic depiction. The penmanship is nice too.. I like this poem. Let me quote.. .. I forgot myself and the world AROUND maundered there and felt ASTOUND. Many thanks dear Mallika for posting such a diamond piece.
This is a very beautiful poem having thrilling expression on dream. The penmanship is so high. I like this poem. Let me quote... .. .. Poet's PagePoemsCommentsStatsSend MessageShare on FacebookShare on Twitter Poems by Mallika Achuthan Menon: 12 / 29 « prev. poem next poem » Illusion - Poem by Mallika Achuthan Menon When the world sank in depth of SLEEP Silence dawned on earth so DEEP I dreamt an awesome fleeting DREAM, proffered golden wings with GLEAM Then I transformed as a BUTTERFLY Of vibrant hues that BEAUTIFY my pretty pinions and body TOO Were painted lovely with a TATTOO. . Both the wings widely SPREAD I wandered hither and yon AHEAD To sup up nectar from FLORAS Who were in their FEDORAS Readily welcomed me MERRILY Whose lives lasted MOMENTARILY They let me rest in pollen PALLET Scented petals turned as BLANKET. Their intense fragrance as a KEEPSAKE Gifted me with a hug and HANDSHAKE. Then by forgetting the world AROUND the me in me just felt ASTOUND! Many thanks dear Mallika for posting such a diamond piece. May God elevate your poetic feeling. ...10
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I would like to translate this poem
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12/6/2025 12:21:11 AM # 1.0.0
Its really a nice dream which conveys us through a poem. Thanks Mallika for sharing