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Month: June 2011

Insatiable treasure

December 1, 2016June 29, 2011 by Vinay Leo R.

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Categories Poem Tags 3WW, Free Verse, Poets Rally 88 Comments

Just a loner…

August 2, 2016June 27, 2011 by Vinay Leo R.

I might have a lot of loving hearts around me, but the love just doesn’t seem to hold you know. Today, I felt that a lot, felt that that love might be more circumstantial than everlasting. Do what pleases them and the love stays; irk them even the slightest, be silent for a few minutes … Read more Just a loner…

Categories Poem Tags Free Verse, Potluck 44 Comments

Is that all?

August 2, 2016June 26, 2011 by Vinay Leo R.

Sometimes, my life goes dry. You know what I mean? I can’t think, I do not find inspiration to battle through my difficulties. I’m usually happy with what I have. And I do have a good life. But as with everyone, the urge and the drive to improve myself is always there. And this thirst … Read more Is that all?

Categories Poem Tags CoT, Haiku, Haiku Heights, Sunday Scribblings 52 Comments

Sins seven, struck when…

August 2, 2016June 25, 2011 by Vinay Leo R.

Sloth struck, he was jobless Eager was envy, he drunk In gluttony, he embraced wrath In protest, the quarrel began She left, left him seething He saw scared eyes peeking Love became lust, he pounced In greed, all shame renounced A moment, life cried She who he raised with pride That night, her dreams died … Read more Sins seven, struck when…

Categories Poem Tags Fiction, Flash 55, One Shot, OSI 70 Comments

Can they see?

August 2, 2016June 18, 2011 by Vinay Leo R.

Before the wind blows And the drops dry; mind eases Once again, they smile Alone in darkness Of light, they live; can the blind See the tears they cry? Shared at OSI, One Shot and Haiku Heights. Image from HERE © Leo 18/06/2011

Categories Poem Tags Haiku, Haiku Heights, One Shot, OSI 52 Comments

Dear…

August 2, 2016June 17, 2011 by Vinay Leo R.

His presence was like fire. Nothing would get past his shield without his approval. His lips were dry, yet never short of kisses. I smiled only for him. Today, I could not shield him. If I cry, it’ll hurt him more. So I’ve to be strong. Dear dad, for your smile, I’ll abandon my tears. … Read more Dear…

Categories Non Poetic Tags Fiction, Flash 55, Thursday Tales 17 Comments
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