Frozen in time
With amorphia of ages
I sat waiting for love
It did come at last!
They came in hordes
With shovels and hoes
To dig around me
And create a cover
I am awning them
With arrows piercing my soul
Blinded by dirt and deceit
I crave for a new world
My faith in smithereens
My perceptions upbeat
Each storm whittling away
Gold of my sun
Internal injuries expand
Putrefying precious limbs
Blood flows through fissures
But freezes
Silvery glow refuses to fade
Spring smiles at the horizon
Promising to alleviate affliction
And apathy of ages.
© Balroop Singh, January 2019
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Lovely, Balroop. Happy New Year!
Thanks Jill.
Nice one
Thanks!
Wonderful, Balroop. I’m so delighted that you joined in. The first poem response. ❤ I'll reblog in a few days.
I am amazed at how some images awaken my muse immediately to write effortlessly while she struggles at times! This is a compelling picture, opening vast vistas. Thank you for sharing it.
Wow! Fitting on so many levels…
Thanks Bette, I am sure you can read between the layers. 🤗
❤ xo
Wonderful Balroop. Reblogged this on my site.
Thanks Pranab 😊
You are welcome.
Amazing poetry to a lovely graphic.. Especially enjoyed this verse I am awning them
With arrows piercing my soul Blinded by dirt and deceit I crave for a new world.
Have a peaceful weekend Balroop ❤
Thanks Sue, l am delighted to hear that! Your heart always focuses on the the key issue. Stay blessed dear friend ♥️
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This seems a departure for you, Balroop. I like it. I like the earth based theme as I understand it, bringing it from the personal into the collective. Well done! ❤
Thanks Bela, I am amazed at the shift in my mood but the image made my words flow in whatever direction! 😊
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I LOVE that picture! Lovely poem, Balroop. And Happy New Year! 🙂
Thanks Joe. Happy New Year to you and your family.
An amazing picture and such a perfect poem. Sad but hopeful.
I am delighted that you think this poem is a befitting response… the picture is indeed amazing! Thanks Jacqui.
Very powerful, Balroop. Very dark until: “Spring smiles at the horizon
Promising to alleviate affliction
And apathy of ages.”
Hope always comes through. 😀
Hope is one word that has always been shackling me Lisa, it lurks around me like a watchman or my Angel 🙂 Thanks for your love.
Wonderful poem, Balroop. I love the intensity and happy ending. 😀 xo
Thanks Vashti, your words are like music to my ears ♥️
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Absolutely beautiful poem Balroop. 🙂
Thanks Helene, welcome to Emotional Shadows 😊
Balroop, this is a very powerful poem and beautifully written. I can well understand how this
fantastic ice sculpture inspired and you show us the sadness of his fate.
I love your lines : ” Silvery glow refuses to fade
Spring smiles at the horizon ”
Miriam
Thanks Miriam, it’s nice to hear kind words from a poet who is deeply moved by Nature. Love and hugs dear friend ♥️
Warm hugs back to you Balroop …. and thanks. 💕
A beautifully intricate poem.
Thank you for your kind words.
Well deserved!
Thanks 🤗
What a creative way to respond to the prompt, Balroop, with such an uplifting ending. Lovely.
Thank you Molly, I am delighted to receive your feedback. Welcome to Emotional Shadows. 🙂
A wonderful response to the prompt, Balroop.
Thanks Robbie.
Your writing has the quality to leave an everlasting mark on the mind of every readers.The way each and every syllable of yours make a stairway of the elysian that is your creation is what I call ‘rare of the rarest.’
Thank you so much Neha, welcome to Emotional Shadows. You made my day with your beautiful words. I am glad you have understood the depth of this poem. Stay blessed.
Glad to be here,Dear Writer.
Wow – what a great poem based on that speculative photo. I’m going to try and “play” the prompt game too, but now I’m a bit intimidated. Wonderful!
Thank you Pam, I am glad you liked it. I am looking forward to your speculative fiction, which you are so good at!
Balroop, a powerful poem in response to this stunning image. I’ve started couple of pieces in response to this prompt but none have done it justice. The scale and scope of yours is fantastic, deep soul-searching themes and beautiful dramatic descriptions. Well done and a joy to read your work. Wishing you a very Happy and Creative 2019, my friend. Hugs xx❤️🌸
Thank you Annika, your lovely words of appreciation are so delightful! I am sure you are underestimating your story about this prompt. Please share it and let your readers decide. Love and hugs.