Kailashana

Jun 05, 2010 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

she comes with a vision

i.

there,
in the velvet
blue of your eyes,
I submerge
myself,
rain falls softly
inside your sanctuary

ii.

she comes
with a vision
to an oasis of beauty
green mansions in a Lover's
gaze, I see myself,
lips plump with the taste
of strawberry kisses,
ripening.

iii.

there are speechless things

like glass-winged butterflies,
the way tall grass bends
across our fingertips
and the scent of banana nut bread baking
while you are sleeping,

before we leave this dream,
turning
away.

— Kailashana, Jun 05, 2010

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Lonnie

16 years ago

Another Awesome Anna-Piece!

Your imagery would give sight to the blind and the way your words ring within the ear is nothing short of miraculous! A truly inspiring write!

Kailashana

16 years ago

O, my. The heart of Anna

O, my. The heart of Anna thanks you. ~ "Even if I knew the world were to end tomorrow, I would plant an olive tree today."-- Francis of Assisi

scribbler

16 years ago

vision

superb visuals! Now I get to show my ignorance by asking if roman numerals have to do with a particular type of poetry ?opposed in politics, united in poetry.....scribbler

Kailashana

16 years ago

Scribbler, sides? I am on

Scribbler, sides? I am on the side of Palestinian & Jewish parents who work together so that no more children from either side are killed. I am on the side of young Israelis who refuse to be conscripted, I am on the side of the many Palestinians and Israelis who are friends and who mourn politics. I am on the side of poets, singers, musicians, artists, doctors, people of conscience who take no sides. ~A p.s. Did you see the film/documentary of a 12 yr old Palestinian boy who was killed in the West Bank, his organs donated and 6 Israeli lives saved/changed? Watch the *Heart of Jenin*. It's available on the net should you be interested. "Even if I knew the world were to end tomorrow, I would plant an olive tree today."-- Francis of Assisi

judyanne

16 years ago

awesome

as usual and this time i cannot pick favourite stanzas - i love it all love and hugs judd xxx http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TwentyMyPrettyPonies.html

Kailashana

16 years ago

Love and hugs returned

Love and hugs returned dearest Judd. ~A "Even if I knew the world were to end tomorrow, I would plant an olive tree today."-- Francis of Assisi

Seren

16 years ago

Dearest Mum

You never fail to open the doors again for me ... I felt locked out of the world lately ... you always let me know I am still here ;) love and hugs JayCee x x x ("Quote:-For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it.-Ivan Panin")

Kailashana

16 years ago

I’m always reminded of the

I'm always reminded of the father of Logotherapy, Victor Frankl. In his book *Man's Search for Meaning* he tells his story as a prisoner of Auschwitz. The one I remember most because it speaks to my poet heart, is his finding joy, a reason to live when he sees a flower growing in a crack in the concrete on a very cold spring day, there amoung horrific death, abject hopelessness. That simple flower, that moment in his life, that seeing changed his life and gave him meaning. There's always a flower growing, even if in our memory. ~ "Even if I knew the world were to end tomorrow, I would plant an olive tree today."-- Francis of Assisi

lou

16 years ago

Beautiful

words fail me love lou xx

Kailashana

16 years ago

The heart never fails to

The heart never fails to feel the words though, eh? Love. ~ "Even if I knew the world were to end tomorrow, I would plant an olive tree today."-- Francis of Assisi

weirdelf

16 years ago

it's kind of awesome as usual,

do you ever consider you might be writing too much? Cheers, Jess, Reprehensibly irrepressible,

Kailashana

16 years ago

Barry asked “how can

Barry asked "how can anyone write too much?" My answer is that I have no other outlet for art; I do not draw or paint, play an instrument, sing, or design beautiful buildings, capture the exquiste moments with photography. All my eggs are in one basket, so to speak. And I find it a challenge; I challenge myself when words seem to fail. Yesterday's poem was taken from current events & titles of poems that were posted here... and then give new life. I love my own self-imposed mystery. How when & if will the words come to Anna today? Sometimes I am silent until I erupt in a new voice. Thanks for asking, Jess. ~A "Even if I knew the world were to end tomorrow, I would plant an olive tree today."-- Francis of Assisi

lyz

16 years ago

What a vision, to read.

Written with and from inner beauty. Glass winged butterflies. Marvelous. XX

Kailashana

16 years ago

Amazing creatures are they

Amazing creatures are they not? How can life be both so beautiful and terrifying? ~ "Even if I knew the world were to end tomorrow, I would plant an olive tree today."-- Francis of Assisi

Arrow

16 years ago

i.

causes me to remember intimacy with great satisfaction. Thank you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSfjaAEJNV4

Kailashana

16 years ago

In an alternate reality, I

In an alternate reality, I am a ballerina. Sigh. Thank you, Arrow. Do tell me. ~A "Even if I knew the world were to end tomorrow, I would plant an olive tree today."-- Francis of Assisi

raj

16 years ago

i ii & iii

those i ii and iii bespeak of Lover's delight ..the usage of words is like the icing on the cake and the adjectives add essence .. it really is a treat to the eyes to feel your write... warmly ....raj (sublime_ocean)..

Kailashana

16 years ago

Thank you. I know you

Thank you. I know you understand all the layers. ~ "Even if I knew the world were to end tomorrow, I would plant an olive tree today."-- Francis of Assisi

Nordic cloud

16 years ago

I love this, I love this, I love this oh Anna, oh my sister!

Ann of Norway I love this, I love this ,I love this oh Anna, oh my sister specially many bits:- "in the velvet  blue of your eyes,  I submerge" "rain falls softly  inside your sanctuary"...........OOOOOO this is.....! "lips plump with the taste  of strawberry kisses,  ripening." ...........................OOOOOOOO sensuous sister. "the way tall grass bends  across our fingertips".............love this I see it over logs after Winter too. Today I saw in the woods, not really relevant!!!! But I saw dead grasses that were just up to a slight rise in a rock, they were pruned y the wear and tear of passing feet and hooves. After Winters snow there are many fallen logs wrapped in grasses they look like presents tied up well, I send one to you Anna, in the imagination, wrapped round a flat pressed little tree trunk piece, that looks like a holy parchment, something for you to read in your own special manner as only you can. Love comes with the scent of the lilies of the valley that fill the woods now just nearby, the air is filled with it and one feels renewed and alive. Anniuska. XXOOXXX

Kailashana

16 years ago

What a difference in climes!

What a difference in climes! The lilies of the valley are but a memory.. they were finished late April this year with the early Spring. Alive. More of than not, it's not nature that makes us feel alive, but emotional drama. Love always rises above that. Blessed Be. ~A "Even if I knew the world were to end tomorrow, I would plant an olive tree today."-- Francis of Assisi

Dalton

16 years ago

yes the heart encompasses

yes the heart encompasses all, a secret eye that beholds all, and suppasses knowledge. you are as always a fascinating challenge. john

Kailashana

16 years ago

What can the mind know when

What can the mind know when the heart speaks? ~A "Even if I knew the world were to end tomorrow, I would plant an olive tree today."-- Francis of Assisi

Race_9togo

16 years ago

Just when I think that I MIGHT be getting good at this...

..."there, in the velvet blue of your eyes, I submerge myself, rain falls softly inside your sanctuary"... ...poetry like THIS reminds me just how far I still have to go upon my journey. Respectfully Jim "Laws and rules don't kill freedom: narrow-minded intolerance does" : Race

Kailashana

16 years ago

You’re too kind. We all

You're too kind. We all meet each other along the Way of Poetry, It is good. Very good. ~ "Even if I knew the world were to end tomorrow, I would plant an olive tree today."-- Francis of Assisi

Race_9togo

16 years ago

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hobo

16 years ago

Wow

Wow let me see I guess I like the whole thing haha. if I could one thing though it would be that I wrote this instead of you lol. this is really a wonder romantic dream and I love romantic dreams

Kailashana

16 years ago

But….but…..but……you

But....but.....but......you like tits better. ;-) "Even if I knew the world were to end tomorrow, I would plant an olive tree today."-- Francis of Assisi

Cloudthings

16 years ago

reading this, I wish for you that blessing, for loving like your

Lovely, lovely as always beautiful Anna... I have a card in my bathroom above the mirror, it remind me that we could love ourselves the way we wish to love others... I read such lush & tender love in your poems, it seems much more challanging to offer ourselves such fecund love than we seem to bleed forth for others... I feel you'd understand this... But reading this, I wish for you that blessing, for loving like your own to be gifted to you. Mmmmmm, banana nut bread, what a sweet & tranquil dream & a luscious poem. Hurrah for spotlight! xxx Cheers Anni~ "Three passions have governed my life: The longings for love, the search for knowledge, And unbearable pity for the suffering of [humankind]." Bertrand Russell

Kailashana

16 years ago

Anni….Anni…..Anni…….i

Anni....Anni.....Anni.......if only we could stay immersed in that faceless love. The reality of Life too often pulls us out. Sadly. ~ "Even if I knew the world were to end tomorrow, I would plant an olive tree today."-- Francis of Assisi

shirley harrison

16 years ago

Breath Taking Poetry!

Dear Anna, A truly enjoyable piece of poetry! shirley harrison

Kailashana

16 years ago

Nice to see you again,

Nice to see you again, Shirley, glad you enjoyed. ~ "Even if I knew the world were to end tomorrow, I would plant an olive tree today."-- Francis of Assisi

loved

16 years ago

i was the first one

..to read this fantastic poem i was wow stricken didn't know how many stars it desEreved i wanted to empty my kitty and all stars emerged in one go i gave only 5 now a thousand..... count them and u'll know Your petry is sound and profound no more can I add but say may I too write poetry like you do some... one day loved one www.triond.com lovelyhoney for cancer society donation for free

Kailashana

16 years ago

Hi loved one. Never want to

Hi loved one. Never want to be *like* anyone else. Be true to your own shining star, as you are. ~ "Even if I knew the world were to end tomorrow, I would plant an olive tree today."-- Francis of Assisi

xena465

16 years ago

Beautiful Kail

I love that quote... “Even if I knew the world were to end tomorrow, I would plant an olive tree today.” And your Brilliant write. Xena

Kailashana

16 years ago

Thank you, warrior woman

Thank you, warrior woman (how I loved that show!). One of the first films I saw as a member of my Middle East Peace Forum was the Israeli bulldozing & uprooting of centuries-old and generations-long olive groves in occupied territories in Palestine. I wept along with the displaced. Olive trees live for hundreds of years and according to scientific findings some actually are 1600 to 2000 yrs old. Quite possibly where Jesus walked. I digress. That quote is hope itself. ~ "Even if I knew the world were to end tomorrow, I would plant an olive tree today."-- Francis of Assisi

xena465

16 years ago

Like I said Kailashana...

Beautiful words that generate hope for all of us. You're a true artist in what's real in life. I just survive, wrong I know, but I'm weak, not strong like you and I admire that in a person. Most people think of me as simple, but I’m far from that, just lost in a world that’s too big for me. Xena

Kailashana

15 years 12 months ago

What you wrote above is true

What you wrote above is true poetry. Xena. Perfect. sometimes only beautiful words generate hope life is the artist of truth, sometimes I just survive weak not strong like you, I am not simple as you would think, far from that, just lost in a world that's too big for me. Dear Xena, when I admitted my vulnerability, my absolute vulnerability and fallibility, when all the walls came down, life became truth and I was no longer lost, though I lose myself in it, time and time again. Much love, Anna "Even if I knew the world were to end tomorrow, I would plant an olive tree today."-- Francis of Assisi

xena465

15 years 12 months ago

Geeze Anna

You just created a heartfelt poem from my words, now that’s what I call genius; a true artist. You’ve given me an idea for a new poem. But I need to put more thought into it; as I tend to write rather quickly, with thought, of course, but not precision. Thank you Kailashana, you’re a real Gem. Xena