The Flame That Rises Within Poem by Rajendra Prasad Meena Jaipur India

The Flame That Rises Within

My village, Daulatpura, a seed in the earth,
Took root by the toll, in simple, golden mirth.
A tiny mud house with dreams inside,
Like sunbeams resting on fields wide.
The tall lamp post, a guardian tall,
Its light a beacon, guiding all.
I was the first to rise, like rivers set free,
The fields whispered, and they called me.
Though no fan cooled me, the lamp post shone,
A flame of hope, guiding me on.
Then a wrestler came, from UP strong and grand,
Like a storm, he gave me strength to stand.
I soared like a kite, high in the sky,
And that spark in me will never die.
Though I am far, that dream still grows....
Like a flame, like a river, like a rose.
- Rajendra

POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
I am composing this poem under influence W, B.Yeats, P.B.Shelly, and many French poets steepens Mallarme and other poets who prefer symbolism. Edger Allen Poe, An American poet introduced symbolism. I have used symbolism, Imagery and metaphor to show my life journey from my village in which my life was peaceful unless row takes place. I have also my wrestler friend and teacher who guides and show me some tips though which I have learnt self-defiance.Hereby my satisfying life in that village. Although a fan wasn't available there. In a symbol language and symbolic words like Seed, Lamp post/ high mast light, Neem tree, kite and flame I have tried to show the readers. It can be said symbolic poetry due to use of symbolic words. Seed is used for childhood, Lamp for education, Neem tree shows patience and kite shows ambition and aim of life. It may be pastoral poetry because it shows village farms, neem tree, and nature.
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