read this as a poem
or label it a prose
today i don’t care
all i know it should make sense
horizontally or vertically
all i know
it should touch your soul
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i was looking for my muse
in the lush greens
tranquil blues
rustic browns
and found lot of songs
but nothing could quench
my thirst today
nothing could calm my soul
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and then i went out into the streets
saw a man selling fruits
His face had more wrinkles
than his crushed old cloth
but how beautiful was he
each wrinkle a story
each line a song
yesterday a soldier
today a farmer
love and sacrifice
running in his veins
i met my muse there
i found a reason to smile
read this as a poem
or label it a prose
today i don’t care
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i saw a little kid walking on road
holding his grandfather’s hand
who was supporting whom
it would have been difficult to tell
both drawing strength
and comfort from each other
and how beautiful was the love
that flowed from one soul to another
through their connected hands
i met my muse there
i found a reason to smile
read this as a poem
or label it a prose
today i don’t care
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that lady begging at the signal
smiled when asked
if that was her daughter
studying under the bridge
Yes said the face
glowing with pride
kept bigger notes in another pouch
saving for daughters new school dress
for next session
oh a mother’s love
i met my muse there
i found a reason to smile
read this as a poem
or label it a prose
today i don’t care
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today i got more than
i had asked for
today i searched for the pearls
in right shells
read this as a poem
or label it a prose
but today i don’t care
today i am happy
I know you smiled while reading this
i know it touched your heart
i know i wrote well today
i know He was guiding me the whole time
i know tomorrow Will be a scorching hot Sunday
and i know i will still be smiling a lot
©Somkritya
Soma, I really appreciate the way you celebrate ALL of life and ALL kinds of people and sentiments and character traits and scenes! I am smiling so hugely with happiness at just being alive in your blogging world!
Thanks Granbee i draw inspiration from every one around specially you ,you are a generous soul and i just love reading your posts
That was wonderful! Your right you did make me smile. :+) Beautiful.
Oh thank you so much I am so glad you liked it
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This did make me smile, Soma, and it didn’t matter if it were a poem or prose. It was moving and touching. One of my favorites, my friend! Hugs for a great day! xo
Lauren Thank you so much
you guys are great support
love n hugs
A really lovely poem Soma.
Thank you so much David
A very vivid glimpse of life on the streets.
Thank s Binky,you are a sweetheart
A really lovely poem. Thank you.
Thanks Ken
So you have been practicing your magic I see. Another gem, great job.
Thanks for the prose causing me to smile …. and thanks for the source of your inspiration.
Oh Thanks Frank
So lovely, I can see each person clearly. I can sense the situations and environment. A wonderful, uplifiting poem/prose/joy. Thanks, best 5 minutes I have spent so far today
You are right Soma dear – I did smile when I read this post and your words did touch my heart. You’re a beautiful soul and His instrument of love. My pleasure and privilege to have ‘met’ you. Eric
Thank you so much Eric, you are such an awesome friend
hugs
Thanks Eric for saying what I wanted to say – I opened the page and fell right on your comment and it is the one I would have made. Really. So, beyond your beautiful words, feelings and spirit Soma, another thank for allowing this meeting with Eric! Instruments never know what they do until .. it is done! The street is such an inspiration, especially in India. I often feel this when I have to go to the baazar in Abu – such an incredible energy and inspiration! Except few days ago after I spent few days at home working on my writing and sites and went out and felt … why am I doing all that … it has nothing to do with life. Love, smiles and gratitude.
Oh you guys are just too good to me…thank you so much
and you are so right Federic,people on streets inspire a lot,and i return home humbled and enriched
Thank Federic
This is such a beautiful poem! It was like being let in on a little secret…It gave me shivers.
what a beautiful thing to say..Thank you so much Susie
Great! Yes, I enjoyed it; yes, I smiled; yes, it touched my heart.
Scott
Thank you so much Scott i just wanted you to feel what i felt when i saw all that it was refreshing and taught me a lot
I could see. It was beautiful.
Scott
Hi,
Fantastic, and yes I was and still am smiling.
you are a gem Mags thanks ton
Excellent, Soma!
Thank you so much George
Fantastic poem Soma! You are truly blessed by the muse!!!
I loved it and the lyrical flow is amazing dear!!!
Five stars my dear !!!
Aparna thank you so much,you are a sweetheart than you for this hug
I do like your style. Enjoyed each passage of illumination and peace that comes from your discovery.
Sandy O
Thank you so much for this lovely word hug Sandy
wish you a beautiful day ahead
Splendid, Creative, Heart-pulling, Love-filled….you are such a beautiful lovely spirit…and this shows through this prose. One of my favorites of yours. HUGS ~ Sam
I need more sessions with you, more the crows are out more i shall weave
HUgs n love
Oh Soma, it was wonderful whether we choose to call it prose or poetry!
I certainly was smiling and still am, you write in your own special way and it makes it a joy for us to read! You keep writing and we can all keep smiling, thanks for sharing yet another such a beautiful post…You sure do rock! 
Thank you so much Gabby, i was so moved by everything around me i had to write this piece.
You are a darling sista
Love ya
peaceful and lovely. Prose or poetry? No matter at all, beautiful though either one.
Thanks Val,
oh i just wanted to share what i saw and thought why not give the message its the content that comes first
what differs? beauty is never altered being said or simply sung…
Loved the scenes you drew; sacrifice; love; pride…nicely done
May you always keep the smile..
Right on Mira thats exactly what i wanted to convey..the content first then the format
thank you
Beautiful words, Soma.This made me happy…..very nice day Soma
Thank you so mcuh Krystiana
Lovely, it made me smile – a lot!
Thank Marianne
Thanks for showing us how the little things are actually big things.
Ahh Daniel thanks
being happy thats the most important.. and if you are happy then what does it matter what other think or do .. I beleive in that ..
I loved reading this reminded me of my parents – grand parents and all .. beautiful poem
Thanks Bikram
Soma:))) This made me happy…I loved every word of it, and always so happy to see your writing:))
David you are a gem,thank you so much for this lovely word hug
Beautiful words, Soma! Poem or prose, who cares…it’s great! Love and Hugs xx
Thank you so much Deb i wanted to share the things i saw but more than that wanted to send this message what you write is more important that how
love n hugs
No, not smiling, Soma. You left me enthralled!! What a perfect piece of writing — touching exactly where it should, with exactly what it should too. Couldn’t stop reading over and over again. Hmm, lady full of surprises! Am so glad I found your insanely sane, adobe
Hug!
You are such a lovely soul thank you so much for reading this,i am still to reach where you are,but am learning from some of the best like you so there is hope
“there is hope” lol… Oh no no Soma. I am willing to exchange what I have with you — just to reach where you are. You’re just versatile
Didi., your poem did make me smile, but more than that it gave me comfort in the love of the old man, the grandpa, the kid, the mom… it shines with the brilliance of love that conquers all… Wish you an exciting week ahead… Love to Bonita…
Oh Asifa you are a darling sista ..Thank you so much
love n hugs
superbbbb…..soma
Hey babe where are you now a days….give me a call
I have been reading you for a while and love your style. Such a simple and heart touching poem, it did make me smile, thank you.
Such a lovely word hug,thank you so much,comments like these inspire me to do more to do better
Thank you so much
some of the days we like to write for ourselves and just dont care what others think….and they turn out to be our best pieces somehow!!!
true……
Oh you are so right absolutely agree with you
Thanks
Hi, you can do something great with letters and words…
thanks Ledrakenoir
I dont have words to express, Soma..your words do that to me…always! They touch a chord every time I am here! Keep writing the way you do and keep spreading warmth and cheer as always
Hugs and loads of hugs!
Aww thanks you so much Deeps you are a sweetheart
and
hugs n kisses and more hugs and more kisses to Namnam
It is such a nice , beautiful. touching poetry, “I know you smiled while reading this
i know i touched your heart
i know i wrote well today ” .Love you and your blog.
Thank you so much Ma
Thank you, Soma. This is perfect because i’m calling it a night and turning in. Such peace in here. But it is also full of why we write and paint and sing. So much moves us right outside our window or door. We are made to feel and to love. You write that beautifully in here
Thanks Kathryn
,there is a muse at every corner but we need to look
This is just so beautiful, Soma. I love it!!! You do weave the magic, for real
I had to read this twice, it just touched my heart . Great and such a well thought out writing! hugs
Thank you so much Autumn
love n hugs
wish you a beautiful sunday