Circle

I simply love the shape of circle

Circle is the shape of sun, full moon,
and everything divine,
Under and above the heavens.

Circle proffers cyclic movements
and spirituality of life.
Tears and drops of rain, Quell pain and quench thirst
make prints of rings upon fall.

Pinewheels and merry-go-rounds,
spin in circles, to dizzying depths.
Bangles and bracelets, polka dots on facades and fabric,
annuli in all sizes and colours catch an eye,
and hold the gaze longer than any other shape.

Circle, even as small as a dot
on the forehead of a Hindu,the bindi,
and on the paintings of Klimt,
becomes an ornament of adoration.
For a circle encompasses given space to a degree of perfection.

Painted in pastels or molded in molten liquids of
shimmering silver, gold or even in glass ...
spears are made to play with your fancy.

Ovum in the womb,the wirlling planets
and humming stars in space
all are circles of mystery and eternity!

Zero, which owns the shape of a circle
and whose value is nil.
Makes the beginnings and ends seem alike.
A circle after a number increases ten fold it's value.


God is a circle whose center is every where and whose circumference is no where~Hermes Trismegistus.

Reviews

[Akash gaikwad]

Some deep imagination with really symbolic meaning of life. For time I started to think upon theory of relatively. I really love poetries which makes me think and observe things around me.😊

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank you for reading my words. I appreciate your thoughts.

[Relic]

I never thought about all the interpretations of circles until I read this. The last line shows wisdom and is something to think about. Everywhere, and yet no-where.

Nicely done.

[Arya]

As usual deeply insightful, beautifully describing the greater symbolism associated with the shape.

[Mrudula Rani]

AryaSaumya( what a beautiful name you have!) thank you very much for your wonderful review.i appreciate your words ver much.

[KCthelastboyscout]

The alpha and omega.in a circle you don't know where it begins or ends.i can understand your fascination with it.you always know how to write down your imagination in the most beautiful way

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank you KC for for your lovely words, I love your reviews.

[emmajoy]

' Circle, even as small as a dot ~ on the forehead of a Hindu,the bindi, ~ and on the paintings of Klimt, ~ becomes an ornament of adoration. ~ For a circle encompasses given space to a degree of perfection. '

How beautifully you've ,created the RING into a never-ending myth. Only the cruelles cut can ever stop its continuity. Your phrasing is a gentle weave around such varying examples, Mrudula . May i teel you of one other.. i have god.children and one, Lexi gave me a weave of grass as a ring and sweetly said, as i didnt have a wedding ring like mummy Penny's, she had made one for me.. there's never been such a beautiful ring. It wrapped in tissued, seven years later. Sigh. Your words wake up so many thoughst and don't doubt that along with admiration for your writing, there'll be others wondering, remembering.. and treasuring.. the magical and eternal ring.. Thank you, thank you, dear you.

[Mrudula Rani]

Lexi's grass ring is worth a lot more than any ring made with metal. She made her gift with love and care for you . What a lovely experience you have treasured and shared with me dear Emmajoy. Thank you dear friend for your beautiful review.

[emmajoy]

((You)) and your lovely writing.. I need to need sleep now, almost five ayem ..

[Mrudula Rani]

Good morning Emmajoy, Get some sweet sleep and pleasant dreams! Tudo de bom ( all the best).

[Chris Shaw]

What an incredibly beautiful poem with wonderful imagery. I have circles on my wedding ring and I love spots and dots on fabric. It also goes without saying how I adore the sun and moon. Circles are encompassing. When I think of a circle, in my minds eye, I see children in a ring, all joining hands. That's what we used to do at primary school. I have never forgotten that. Thank you for sharing this fabulous poem.

Chris

[Mrudula Rani]

What a wonderful review from a wonderful poet. I appreciate your lovely words. Thank you.

[Chris Shaw]

My pleasure

[Sami Khalil]

One of your best indeed. I'm blown away by the creativity of this poem. I do agree with everything you shared.

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank you dear Sami, for your words of encouragement. I appreciate your thoughts.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome muchly.

[Mrudula Rani]

Obrigada .

[Sami Khalil]

::::::)))))))

[Neville]

An outstanding poem Mrudula & for so many reasons.... Circles are my favourite shape too but that fact has not influenced my perception or interpretation of these fine words... You just keep getting better and better.............. Neville

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank you my dear friend. Your kindness overwhelms me. Muito obrigada. Uma grande abraço

[Neville]

I dont know about kind... but I am honest, honest.....N

[barleygirl]

This is the most brilliant thing you’ve written that I’ve read. This is sparkling with an imagination that reaches from the distant stars to the mere atoms. Say halfway thru, I could not believe you could come up with more distinct ideas & not double-back on any you’d already covered, or some variation. But instead, your imagination goes on & on like a never-ending crescendo, with each idea surpassing the last in terms of being startlingly brilliant. This takes the circle to places nobody has ever even considered. I remember loving big polka dots on my dresses. For a while I did toll painting on various wood shapes (decorations around the house/windowsills) & I only used the tool for dots. I created all my painted figures as collections of dots. I thought they were beautiful but the lady I was working with hated them! She painted over everything I did! So it’s nice to find someone who GETS dots! *smile* Thanks for the enlightenment & also for stirring the memories (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Mrudula Rani]

Margie Querida,what a wonderful review. Thank you for this spectacular review. I will treasure it in my heart. Um beijo grande.