Siblings Poems

(Dedicated to you, my Brothers and Sisters)

Powerful words,
Truthful words,
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(Dedicated to in vitro fertilization victims...)

I - the tiny embryo
defiantly -
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Gowri was the name given to her,
Gorgeous white Pomeranian,
Black eyes bright like
Black berries ripe,
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You were my very first friend
With sunlit yellow hair,
which directly complimented my dark mane
We were a pair, uniquely different...
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O Maker of this universe! ! ! ! !
Sought in silence, prose and verse!

Teach me Lord to sing Thy Praise
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Baby sits
with diapered bottom
against gritty linoleum
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December is here with Christmas beckoning at the door
He saw every house bright with many a lamp
And the whole streets illumined with colorful lights and stars
But his tiny hut looked dismal n’ dark like a prison camp
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When I shall cease to breathe the vital air

The news will spread like a wild fire
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As an owl picked out the fixed Star
A break in the clouds, a ray of hope
Washing her hands of muddled,
Many-sided habit of mind
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His posture
From so many years
Holding his robe with one hand
Is odd.
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You can see him standing tall a statue
amidst the sea in kanyakumari
right at the bottom of india
He was a poet who wrote short verses
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Being I am..
a child of Adam
as on the day
I, intented to step out
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Bharati Nayak evokes a whole world of natural consciousness, nature's appraisals and emotional bonds in her poems, nurturing each with unique personal care. The love for words, their strangely satiating pleasures and pains are transitions between her thoughts and her beautiful expressions. I found different layers and dimensions in each poem. Her very first poem 'I' tells about her conviction to remain etched in time's history with her poignant verses for generations to come, long after she is gone. If one has read the story or seen Satyajit Ray's 'Pather Panchali' can relate well to her poem 'A letter to Appu with love from Durga' where she beautifully narrates the bond between siblings, and Durga's soulful reminiscing. 'Oh Life'is a conversation of the poet with life, her observation and sensitivity impressed me very much. She begets her verses from fire and from ashes, unmoved by detractors or believers, confident of her perception and evocation.
Poems of immense depth, soft melody, spontaneous flow and personal style makes Bharati's collection 'Words Are Such Perfect Traitors' a must read for all those who love poetry.
Nandita Samanta
Poet, Author, Artist, Reviewer
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Many friends do I have
How do I describe them
As I am what I am
Because of them
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Dr. Albert Einstein spent the last ten years of his life,
As a Crusader of peace and disarmament.
He passionately voiced his concern about Atom bomb.
In a dinner at New York Astor Hotel, in December 1945,
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It's more than fifty
years now she's been gone.
She went to heaven and
left us all alone.
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Somewhere here
can, I smell
strongly, its presence
at a distance of
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Memories of childhood prattle sweet,
Strange, funny utterances incomplete;
Toddling walk on the faltering feet,
Falling down, the same to repeat.
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When did my journey begin?

Do I remember?
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Who am I to say to you
what I say to you?
I was not a stone polished by water
and became a face
nor was I a cane punctured by the wind
and became a flute...

I am a dice player,
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Rakhi is a bond of love and care,
Which siblings every year share.
Rakhi's tie, love takes flight,
Siblings' bond shining bright.
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coding pair in class mom at the gym Friday morning unfolds, at home Nawa threw up coughing got worse reported sitter, to hospital father got son appointment mother drove out with sons, brothers eager to be on their way a stop at Yared Doctor, goodbye little one get well soon you'll join some other time, away they went siblings cousins uncle Danny behind wheel, paediatrician must miss cheerful patient at examination room, reserved at a spot between parents what was the real deal, shed tears missing brothers mom promised not to ever separate, at a loss watching how inconsolable soulful child, impending sleepover plan a spark Nawa did perk engulfing aunt, bonding avec dad strolling in the neighborhood Sariti marvelled, Nati alone playing quietly folding stuff before you two pop, Namo had a big brother not a small one then you showed up
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Nawa brought highly contagious guest beginning of June, stayed home indoors entertaining mom resourceful kindergartener, standing before mirror tons of times counting spots on skin, spits out hilarious comments scrutinizing baffling invader, chicken pox resided in that house making its rounds in earnest, Namo wore hoodie to school twenty three dots on face not cool, 'hideous, I look, ' declared he disarming discomforts not right, once it blew over back to normal left no trace at all, big brother big blow suffered most siblings found reason to gang, angry spots frightful don't come near us they dismissive, prepping up for final inner strength at work Nati outstanding, undeterred stuck it out forbade mother to ask sick leave, mama's turn now worried boys accusing each other hilarious, nephews of mine what a month of bittersweet lessons
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An innocent soul-solo,
All set-to help and follow.
Yet siblings with hearts so shallow-
Proceed to the satanic hallow!
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Simon a man twenty mighty graceful adult in town, staying in alcove showers of love time to evolve, vacation right after graduation full of hardcore education, grinding to navigate future current drive liable move, different mindset exposure where melting pot is at, transformed physique outlook unique nephew sound cynic, reception overwhelmed stock on favored land genuinely daunt, no worries siblings cousins rewarding enthusiasts so to speak, your homecoming New Year mom's birthday all in September, another holiday the clan gather bamboo beckon in Dorze Hayzo, impressive warrior stance in costumes holding shield and spear, having good times wearing dinguza enjoying lit Temakeso, the field is yours score amazing goals have your fill, dear nephew don't lose that sense of humor most of all
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My Mother gave me life, joy, she cared for me and my siblings. A heart of love, and through my childhood was always there to pick me up. She weathered many storm's, as she lay in the hospital bed, her blue eyes opened for the last time, and for me it was a great loss, through a pool of tears, I tried to understand why? After twenty two years, that thought is very much with me. It all comes down to love.
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ታድቼ stern like his dad maybe more how exasperating, ያውም ከሙሊ ጋር hadn't worn off at decade sixth, ቢያ! ቢያ! ቢያ! አዬ accommodating personality unwavering, her love kept family together none of us value her worth, last night screamed at Nawa I did still feel bad, my space forever playroom offsprings of siblings unwind at, cheeky boy kept turning light on and off caught red handed, isn't he past toddler stage that single man army? guess not, ግንቦት የማርያም ልደት enthused Pom your dad's too sweet niece, comparing Nawa Namo Nati Ezu cracking up watching fallen man, Maffy displayed trending moves taking cue Hawii browses, nope adults left annual አድባር dinner crestfallen, outdoor event ruined downpour from two sky son of ancestor, mom delivered best cuisine curbed unbecoming conduct of partner
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shapely fingers gracefully rest on synthesizer keyboard, leading siblings cousins sing birthday song, neck bent intent on carrying out task composed, talent engaging everyone taken in how entertaining, musician in our midst drawings he present simply the best, adoring brother back in March gather favorite cartoon character, next recipient cousin agemate gift such a delight, boy is an artist creates magic on paper, fun filled celebration at grandparents welcome eleven, right after lunch scoops of icecream in cups tops it all, Timmy doled out strawberry vanilla chocolate in a sauce spoon, equally sweet or more gifting money hear children squeal, tweenager dear the big brother keep amazing us, am so proud to note your outstanding personally unfolds
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On this National Siblings Day, we celebrate,
The bond that we share, so strong and great,
For in each other, we find our support,
Our confidants, and our favorite cohort.
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pregnant in grade eleven indignant dad inconsolable, had high hopes doted on you different from sisters, three abducted heavy burden auntie silently bore it all, whose at fault custom permitted previous Sunday I witness, thud snatched girl bajaj toppled caused near death, brother Bekele team of intervention to vehicle value given, consentual besides point still practiced ጥልፊያ harsh truth, will it become story of past who takes initiation, dear Diso mother of Felmeta direct energy end damaging image, you owe it to son future man the potential father, experienced ups downs highs lows of life at this stage, siblings many children low income be change maker, admirable vibrant woman courageous watched how you operate, go on start transforming village be an advocate
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