If I can...

I adjudge myself poet, if I can have you gather,
fragrant efflorescence' supple and silken texture,
Dawn's coruscating rays unfurl like fabric so fine,
awakens dormant kernel to upsize tall and green.
Caresses of zephyr through misty curtain; a rapture.

If I can define accord atwix souls; noble treasure,
If I can lay the journey of love amid pet and human in picture,
Smile a hungry face emits to the hand of divine,
I adjudge myself poet.

If I can tag all hues under azure lid, past measure!
avid mood of elements that break boundaries of nature,
Ever prying mind, can deceive its own, plays God often.
Once more to ignite your faith, the miracles that happen,
If I can spiel the mirth of scribing views into structure,
I adjudge myself poet.

Author's Note

Photo by Mrudula Rani. Dawn in southern India.

Reviews

[CD Campbell]

I love this. Yes, you are a poet. A pretty damn good one to boot. You do more with the english language sometimes than I can ever dream of and it makes me ashamed I dont try hard enough to bring out the beauty in the world as you do. I sympathize with this one a lot as you lay out the reason we should stand up and take notice. It says "I'm a poet and damn the reasons for saying otherwise!" Of course I say that it in a gruff CD like manner, but you know what i mean. I think you've more than earned the title.

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank you for such a heartwarming, and reassuring review,CD. next time I am miserable with lack of confidence I will read your wonderful words. I will treasure this forever.

[NotUsinganymore]

Your first line is great! I liked it very much! It had a good flow!

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank you for your lovely comments .

[NotUsinganymore]

You're welcome. It was nicely peiced together! Please check out my newest too please.

[Mrudula Rani]

As soon as I have some time, I want to read your writings.

[NotUsinganymore]

Thank you.

[Chris Shaw]

A super image you have posted M, together with lines penned in your own unique style. Beautiful description and you my dear without doubt a poet.

Chris

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank you C. You are very kind and too generous , I appreciate your wonderful words. Thanks again.

[Cherrie Palmer]

I do not adjudge myself a critic, but from opening line to finish this is lovely.

[Mrudula Rani]

Those are really a heart warming comments, from a wonderfully talented writer. Thank you Cherrie Palmer.

[Cherrie Palmer]

Anytime it was my delight.

[Riddhi]

You know its the first poem of my day that I am reading and its so nice..Loved it...I loved specially your first stanza ..The way you described it is worth appreciating..I loved the modesty in your poem...The way you wrote it , your usage of words , I just loved it all...Great work...
Keep on writing..

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank you Riddhi dear, for your visit and for the most lovely comments. I hope you aren't very busy with school. It is always a great pleasure to hear from you .

[barleygirl]

Love your photo . . . and your message is delightfully different in all the ways I love about your originality. The center stanza really blew me over with the way it started to dawn on me here how you are using your title phrase thru-out in such a playful expansive yearning. I love the inherent modesty, as if you aren't a mind-blowing poet already. I love the way that shows how we poets are always trying new things & striving to learn to dig deeper or laugh harder. These are all the specifics that we poets feel universally, but you always state things in such awesome interesting terms! Hope your holidays are starting out merry & bright! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Mrudula Rani]

How nice it is to see you back at WC Querida. Thank you Margie, for reading and the lovely review. I missed yours wonderful observations and hugs very much. Hope you are replenished and refreshed with happiness and holiday spirit. Uma beijo para você Querida.

[Sami Khalil]

"ignite your faith, the miracles that happen,
If I can spiel the mirth of scribing views into structure,
I adjudge myself poet."

[Sami Khalil]

You convey confidence and project spirituality. Your imagination is boundless and your thinking is miraculous. Living in wondrous places like Southern India bring inspiration to poets and the like. Kudos Mrudula Rani.

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank you dear Sami for your beautiful comments. I appreciate very much.

[Sami Khalil]

You are very welcome.

[An owl on the moon]

There is a beautiful sighing bliss that rises in your words and speaks all the colors of the sky over us. Wondrous glimpse of the lovely light over India from your lens. Que você possa encontrar tanta alegria nesta semana ... tal felicidade em todo pensamento. Um grande abraço.

[Mrudula Rani]

Querido amigo você sempre tem lindas palavras pra dizer para me, agradeço de coração. Muito obrigada. Desejo você uma semana repleta de boas coisas. Uma abraço.

[emmajoy]

There are words and feelings that - created or naturally risen from a genuine place prove that true heartfelt awareness and appreciation from The All Around produces immense inspiration.. and, you have done just that in fifteen lines of alphabetic juggling! You truly have done more than 'spiel the mirth of scribing views into structure, I adjudge myself poet.'

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank you my dear beautiful Emmajoy
your comments always bring me much joy !
Thank you dear friend .

[emmajoy]

You're more than welcome..

[Mrudula Rani]

Uma abraço grande para você Querida. ( a big hug for you dear).

[emmajoy]

I could almost understand.. think Spanish, think Italian, think HARD!!! What a super sweet response.
Now have to think who else i can call 'Querida'!

[Mrudula Rani]

Querida is ( feminine) (querido is masculine) some one very dear and makes us feel happy with their presence, like you!

[emmajoy]

Oh, you dear for telling me more. Love language, wherever from. Forgive, please, need rush off, will be back later. xx