someone in those greens
whispers out my name
throws some words at my feet
tells me to follow the trail
but stuck here
at the crossroads
i don’t know what to do
and then i see a woman
lying in a blood red pool
she looks so familiar
she needs me
this i know
and then a sound stabs me
the voice of a howling crow
i try to run
i try so hard
and i wake up on a bed
is it mine
what time is it
why am i sleeping here
i open the door and meet a sea
waves lapping at my feet
i try to smile but it does not reach my lips
the sand cuts,i let my feet bleed
it must have hurt i must have cried
but my eyes are so dry
lost forever
looking for a symbol of life
in my womb was a soul
a few days from sunlight
and now i don’t feel the rush
he must have seen the world
is he in a cot sleeping
should i go look for him
or shall i first find out
if i am a dead womans dream
some one calls my name
i must follow my dreams…
© somkritya
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A few days Back i was reading excerpts of Daniel.J. Davis’s Book, Wind River, and the write up was so inspiring that i could not stop my self from weaving the poem i just shared. This poem has nothing to do with the story line and every thing to do with the aura it creates…
The poet must never touch his inspiration – even if he could – it must reside in it’s exalted realm, just out of reach, like the sacred fingertip. If he does touch it, he is no longer a poet – the inspiration falls to earth and becomes human – seeking only, it’s pleasure and craving….
That’s what i tried to do or at least i am hoping i did some justice to what i read
Wind River is about Sarah,about John,in world of 1854, about battle fields,about an isolated village,about a simple red feather…
This Post Today Is Not a Book Review But My Way Of Paying Tribute to a Wonderful, Generous and Passionate Writer Daniel.J.Davis,
A tribute to someone who inspired me to write in a genre which i have till now enjoyed reading. Something in that story,something in his write up hugged me, gave me a warm embrace and though my poem is dark, the feeling was of happiness which only comes from a good read.
As inspiring as it has been, it was tough naming this post and i thought what should I name this post…
shall i name it Sarah’s touch
or Red feather
shall i call it The way the word hugs
or Much needed refresher
shall i name it Clancy’s desires
or the Wind river fire
shall i name it The wind river pass
or The angels ire
Oh you have to read Sarah’s Notebook to understand why it inspired me so much. The way it has been woven into the story makes it furthermore interesting.
some nuggets from the Part 1
We set out on dreams built on tales of California, a paradise I could hardly imagine, temperate and warm and beautiful. I don’t know why I expected Oregon country to be the same. I guess we just went too far north for the sun to follow.♣♣And from this frosty window I can see what dreams look like when you find them. They are never what you imagined they would be, but you recognize them just the same.Because you know it’s what you were afraid of.♣♣He places a pen to paperCome North! Wind River Awaits!A Trapper’s Dream! Water, Land, and Gold!The ink slides from the G as he fills in the outline of the letter and he curses Christ for allowing it to happen.♣♣
Intrigued,want more….But know this before you click the link below…
This is not an ordinary story ,this is a story of a place which doesn’t follow the rules of this planet.
There are places where Sun will not reach ,some call them Godforsaken and even in these places stories and poetry’s will be born.. very dark very different…the dreams and songs in these places will have a different soil and a diferent base tone…
And reading those words you will not know when you will become a part of their lives, you will be those characters and you will feel every thing they felt. Words of Wind River will touch and caress your senses, but be careful some caresses sting and leave scars
may be you should just leave
or may be its already too late for you to go back….
Please Click the link below or the Image above to go to the page where you will find synopsis and links to this story…
Related articles
- Sarah Winchester (danieljdavis.wordpress.com)
- Good And Evil (danieljdavis.wordpress.com)
Wish you all a lovely weekend and a goodread

You have a natural talent for poetry
my great friend Soma and what delight
you offer in the reading of same
Hey be good today or else?
:p
Androgoth XXx
Oh Fine i will try but let me tell you being good is hard work, very very hard
big hugs
Yes I know that this is difficult
lmao
but TRY anyway, I always do
Androgoth XXx
Hey there, I just posted an updated version of Wind River – Part 1 on my blog. I was hoping you might take a look and tell me your thoughts. I think I’ve made it better, and a little scarier. I hope so anyway!
Daniel i did and i just loved it..will let you know more after reading the fourth part you have added
“and then a sound stabs me
the voice of a howling crow”
Brilliant!
Thanks Hook i replied to this comment via mail and was thinking it was here today i found out my replies to last 10 comments are missing..
Thanks again
Inspiring, Soma, end to end! “if i am a dead womans dream…” this line is especially intriguing. And those title ideas conjure up some magical soundscapes!
Thank you so much George
Your gentle heart personified in this beautiful and powerful poem, dear Somi. I have been away for few weeks and it is an absolute delight to return and catch up to your blog. Inspiring and engaging is your blog darling!
The way the words hug… is such an apt name
you’d always be a winner if writing poetry was a game
and you are sure to put even the best to shame
and if touched by you WORDS will never be the same.
Simply Brilliant!!!
Govind you are just the sweetest
Big hugs for this lovely rhyme
I am so in awe of you Soma! That was such a beautiful poem! God bless you
See Deeps i am in awe of you too that is why we both are so awesome..he he he i know very bad joke…
Thank sDeep
I am tired. But will say Beautiful as always, sweet Soma….the talent seeping through your whispered love.
Sam
Muuah
Lovely Soma, disturbing in a make me weep way yet at the same time hold me in your arms and protect me restful. Does that make sense?
oh yes it does..it was scary no doubt but I wanted to show the vulnerability of Sarah in my poetry…Am so happy you saw both Thanks Val
What lovely poetry and visualisation, Soma. I feel held up by your words. Thank you.
Shakti
Thank you so much Shakti,just saw your blog,loved it
The verses are scary, dark and ominous and yet holds warmth and light – strange but also like a real dream can be.
Spontaneity, behold your child – and what a wondrous apparition she is.
Intriguing, Soma dear – from Eric
Eric thank you so much for these lovely words…I wrote this bsaed on Sarah’s dreams and am rally happy you saw it that way..
Big hugs
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What a lovely poem, Soma, and your writing was so tender, telling of how you felt hugged by reading his story…just wonderful and warms me after reading your words! Consider yourself hugged, sister! xoxo
Awww Lauren you are always there when i need a hug.thanks
love n hugs
wish you a lovely weekend
Thank you, Soma. For the dark, but lovely poem, and for the lead to a new book.
Scott
Thank you Scott,few writers have this effect on me,you being one of them,the other day you wrote such a beautiful poem,i could not help but write something and posted it as a comment..
just love reading your thoughts
Then, I shall always keep you in mind when writing my thoughts.
Scott
Hi,
A beautiful and very powerful poem, I loved the way you wrote it. I will certainly check out the book it does sound like a great read.
Thank you Mags I loved the excerpts few writers move me this way
Does Daniel know you wrote this awesome poem?
Oh thank you so much Andrew..you are such a sweetheart..
Daniel knows
A blogger has mentioned in this commentary track the term “gaurdian angel” – in my eyes a perfect title – for you’re an angel and I always get great benefit from visiting your post – you touch often angelic at the reader’s heart…
Aww You are a darling Thank you so much
wonderful poem full of emotions.
Nirmal this means a lot,thank you so much
Very moving poem Soma . It made me cry I rememberd something.
“in my womb was a soul
a few days from sunlight
and now i don’t feel the rush
he must have seen the world”
Very touching.
Thanks Ma I was so skeptical about posting this poetry…was afraid this wont do justice to Daniel’s story….
Thank you for adding something so beautiful to my world.
I was waiting for you to see this and for your reaction,thanks Daniel for sharing such a lovely story with us
It’s nice to have a fan. I am also a fan of yours.
Very, very moving. Thanks for the link to the book, I will chase this up.
I loved the way Daniel has woven the parallel powerful roads in the story..thank you so much GJ
in my womb was a soul
a few days from sunlight
Wonderful part above, Soma. So much energy in this piece, and so different from a lot of what you post. You got range, girl
I wish I had thought of that!
Thanks Daniel you wrote such a powerful story,i had to …..:)
Thanks Kathryn i was so moved by what i read i just could not stop from weaving this piece..i agree my other poems are not like this ,mostly for kids or fun reads
Thank you so much
“in my womb was a soul
a few days from sunlight”
Wonderful part, Soma…So much energy in this piece, and so different from a lot of what you’ve posted. You got range, girl
Piękny wiersz i odważny
pamiętaj jednak,że nikt tego nie dotknął,
nikt nie widział,
nikt z tamtej strony nie wrócił,
ale mówny…….
-good luck….
Thanks Krystiana
you have got me thinking now , godforsaken places .. but how do we know ours is not godforsaken.. no one has seen god .. if we think logically or sicentifically then its all a myth but otherwise it is their
and the poem a very beautiful poem .. Dream one shud .. always .. else how will they fulfill their dreams…
Oh Bikram we do live in a God forsaken place or we have made it so…no one ever saw God but if he was here he must have left quite disgusted with our doings…
Thank Bikram
Such a sad poem about loss of a child? I think so. Beautiful!
I have dreamt that I had triplets (at my age) and woke up very relieved it was only a dream!
Strange the world of dreams…This piece here reflects what Sarah is going through…
I am so glad you saw it that way…cos i wanted to see how others will take it what will they see in it..
Daniel has done a fab job i have only added my twist to it
Thank you so much Susie
That is one fantastic poem, Soma…which mean you are too! You are such a wonderful and talented soul so full of love and strength.
Love and hugs xx
I always wait for your comments anxiously…uplifting and so heart warming
love ya sista
That’s a beautiful poem.
Thank you so much Manu
Welcome
Powerful words Soma! Beautifully crafted! And your teaser has piqued my interest. Throwing caution to the winds to go find a copy of ‘Wind River’!
Reading you is an addiction…your poetry…your thoughts…so enchanting and so interwoven
David this is such a heart warming lovely comment…you made my day…and coming from you it means much much more..
thank you so much
you’re so welcome soma:)
WORD HUG
YOU ARE A TOTALLY AMAZING WOMAN WITH BEAUTIFUL PASSION RUNNING THROUGH YOUR HEART – ART
ALL YOU DO HAS CONVICTION STRENGTH
CHILD THROUGH WOMAN
WOMAN THROUGH CHILD
YOUR STRENGTH INSPIRES ME
EVERY DAY XO
CAT
Cat you are a really lovely soul..every thing you do, write poems or comments they caress souls and warm up hearts….
love you
Big hugs sista
THAT’S BECAUSE I LOVE YOU …………….
THAT’S BECAUSE I REGARD YOU AS A STAR GUARDIAN ANGEL SISTA XX
AND BECAUSE HEY – IT’S THE WEEKEND ………
HOW ABOUT SOME RAINBOW CAT FOR FUN >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> XO
Soma, this is so beautiful! You’ve no idea how glad I am that we connected
Hugs
Shalvika you are one of those writers who is really blessed with the power of word play…i am truly happy that we met..
thank you so much for this lovely word hug
Soma, I get so much inspiration from reading your poetry! Thank you!
Marianne you don’t know what your comment means to me..its is so generous of you to say that
Thank you, thank you for always inspiring and encouraging me