Don't go by my looks,
Open your eyes & mind wide.
Open your eyes & mind wide.
What you can see today,
Is the vagary of time & tide…
Things have been wonderful,
I maintained my integrity & pride.
Now my statue can’t run,
My stature just can’t hide…
My statue is exposed under the sun,
I am spotted from every side…
I knew that I know no magic to stun!
Reaching for the zenith I always did decide…
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| Diagram showing the relationship between the zenith, the nadir, and different types of horizon. Note that the zenith is opposite the nadir. Source: Wikipedia |
That’s why I celebrate on a pedestal,
I still live on though the world says I died…
I’m alive in my novel,
Hop on for a ride!
This post is a part of Write Over the Weekend, an initiative for Indian Bloggers by BlogAdda.
"Your life is going to be made into a novel! Write an introduction for this novel. How will you creatively reflect on your life spent?"
This is my 100 Words Story-Poem for Friday Fictioneers- 4 July & ABC Wednesday - Z For Zenith
Wow, Anita. Amazing as usual. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Kiran! Delighted to hear from you :)
Deleteahem ahem!! Super..
ReplyDeleteThanks Nikhil! :)
DeleteVery good story poem on a good subject....
ReplyDeleteThanks Jayanta :)
Deletean interesting take!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ankita :)
DeleteYou are developing into a good poet now :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Anmol for the recognition :)
DeleteWow! That was a lovely poem on the prompt :) Good going Anita!
ReplyDeleteThanks Aathira! Glad you liked it :)
DeleteGood One Anita..... Liked it..... :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Priyashi :) Delighted that you liked it :)
DeleteInteresting one Anita! Really like the textures on the pic as well...
ReplyDeleteThanks Siddhartha! Glad you found this interesting :)
DeleteThe pic is thanks to the Friday Fictioneers prompt. Do attempt it. We have to weave a story within 100-words based on the picture-prompt :)
This is so powerful Anita and something we should delve upon. Life is not just bout glamor and beauty but what we make of it:)
ReplyDeleteThat's so true, Vishal. What matters in life is how well we live it. If we aim for the zenith & do spectacular work, we will be forever alive.. even after death we'll be remembered...
DeleteProfound insight over a poem. I liked the choice of pic. It spoke a thousand words about how glory and life itself are so shortlived. Thanks for stopping by ... yours is an interesting blog to visit and I will be there often.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my Blog, Jayanthi, & for such kind words!
DeleteMeans a lot coming from an experienced Blogger like you.
I'll be delighted to see you here more often. Most welcome :)
it takes the eyes of the beholder to see all that beauty..
ReplyDeleteBikram
True Bikram :) We need to be blessed...
Deleteyour ability to combine prompts is amazing !
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Ankur :)
DeleteThat was a brilliant take on the two prompts, well combined, Anita. The unique idea of a poem as a preface captured my attention :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the appreciation, Soumyaa :) Glad you liked it.
DeletePoetic intro,
ReplyDeleteInnovating Flow
It captures reader's mind
To your book -we bind.
Thanks Viyoma for your poetic words nice!
DeleteSmart comments are a joy for the eyes!
Great that you stopped by & read this!
Hearing from you more often will be bliss :)
Thats a wonderful take on the prompt !! You have a beautiful blog, Anita !
ReplyDeleteFollowing you.
Thank you so much, Anita, for such kind words & for the follow :)
DeleteMeans a lot! Honored :)
Glad you liked it.
Very inspiring poem Anita! Wondering where do you get inspiration for yourself! TC! keep smiling :)
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Sindhu
Tantu
The Arts & Me
Thanks a lot Sindhu for such kind words :)
DeleteActually, all this is thanks to the effect of the good company - amazing Bloggers that I get to interact with (like you!) & the great prompts that Blogging sites offer that challenge the writers :)
Keep smiling :)
Very good Anita, very well conceived
ReplyDeleteTina from The Sunny Side of Life
Thanks a lot, Tina :)
DeleteAnita, Well written and good story. : ) ---Susan
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading & for your appreciation, Susan :)
DeleteGood use of prompts. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks Meera :)
DeleteWow, you're really smart, aren't you? Good story and I love the reasoning of this! Good job! Nan :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Nan for such lovely words! You make my day :)
DeleteWonderfully written and thanks for dropping by with your lovely comment.
ReplyDeleteLeslie
abcw team
Thanks Leslie :) Great to hear from you! My pleasure :)
DeleteVery interesting. I really like your writing style.
ReplyDeleteWonderful life introduction.
Welcome to my Blog! Thanks for such kind words :)
DeleteDo keep visiting!
Ever upward!
ReplyDeleteROG, ABCW
Yes, Roger! 'Up' is a great word :)
DeleteReminds me of Ozymandias by Shelly
ReplyDeletePhenoMenon, ABCW
http://phenomenal-cuisines.throodalookingglass.com/2014/07/zing-on-the-tongue/
Wow! That's so cool :) Thanks for the great comment :)
Deletenice post for z.
ReplyDeletefrankly my dear
Thanks a lot! Frankness appreciated :)
DeleteA great post and fine writing.
ReplyDeleteThanks Hildred for visiting my Blog & for your appreciation :)
DeleteAmazing picture and your poem reflected it...!
ReplyDeleteThanks! The pic is thanks to the prompt :)
DeleteWow! Very well penned, Anita! And great picture too. The opening lines are just wonderful :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Beloo :)
DeleteThe pic is courtesy the Friday Fictioneers prompt :)
Thanks Amitji :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Lines Anita! You write so well capturing the essence of the title and the image ..was the image also a prompt? If yes then marvelous.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Kokila! Delighted that you liked it :)
DeleteYes, the image was the prompt for Friday Fictioneers. They have a cool image every Friday. Do check it out & join in!