Blessings ~ In Disguise

Blessings ~ In Disguise

A Chapter by Dr. YumnaKay
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Parabolic Quatrain. Experimental.

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Blessings ~ In Disguise
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In solitude ~ beneath vast sky,
         
        rippled water unto me, called.
            
        I washed away my tears near dry,
               
         as, soon, the ocean waves, too, stalled.

                   
         My pale-blue, shivering lips sighed,
                     
         'Oh, what mysteries life unfolds...'
                        
         the summer breeze smiled in its stride,
                           
         warm as could, tingled my skin cold.

                              
        While brushed across a rainbow arc,
                               
        shining bright with so soft a grace,
                                      upon earth it left a dimpled mark;
                                      all else seemed to fall ~ back in place.

                            
         As sudden, life's curtains were drawn;
                         
          a frightening, yet, wonderful
                      
            thoughts plethora'd, beckoned new dawn;
                    
           enticed, could not ignore such pull.

              
           
A colourless canvas before
           
          splattered with paint; my eager eyes
         
          
grazed the sky for winter galore ...
               what's unknown ~ blessings in disguise.
  

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© 2018 Dr. YumnaKay


Author's Note

Dr. YumnaKay
"Parabolic Quatrain"
(An original form by Richard Jenkins)
Rhyme Scheme: abab, etc.
Syllable Count: 8
As many verses as desired.

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if i am reading this right...she stands ready to give up her life to the waves but has a moment of realization ...and the brand new day is waiting for her painters' hand to make of it what it can ... regardless whether correct or not...that is what i draw from this...the form suites you i think and i love the shout out you give to Richard in shaping a curve ... that and the color is pleasing just to look at
rhymes and rhythm ae natural and easy ..even the " plethora'd," line ;) the word is perfect says i! i feel the lonliness of your speakers heart ..and the sense of tragedy to come in her pale blue lips .. an optimist .. i am grateful she seems to have chosen one more incredible and present day living :)))))))) in case you can not tell...sure enjoyed the read and a beautiful emotive scene given
E.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Dr. YumnaKay

5 Years Ago

I love your analysis of this piece. I did try this form as an experiment but yes, Richard is a great.. read more



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A lovely piece of romance with a melancholy colouring.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Dr. YumnaKay

5 Years Ago

Ahh, just saw this...! Thank you so much for appreciating, Ken :)
This is absolutely gorgeous! Beautifully penned.
Reminds me of Lord Byron's poetry. If words could paint would make a lovely canvas.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Dr. YumnaKay

5 Years Ago

Thank you so much for your lovely words and for appreciating. Glad you like it :)
Goodness, Doc!
It's as though you've matched the gentle curve of surf washing softly ashore upon the beach … and, what tender sentiments your perfect meter and rhymes flow from your mind and heart, through your words, deep into our own.
Sweet mystery in metaphoric splendor gravitates throughout the fiber of our senses, rising-up to embrace the lush romantic warmth within our blood.
And, your soothing color and picture choices … muaahhh* Magnifique!

"Stunning imagery!"
While brushed across a rainbow arc,
shining bright with so soft a grace,
upon earth it left a dimpled mark;
all else seemed to fall ~ back in place.

Is there a form, Yumna, you cannot learn and excel in to captivate and entertain us with, so beautifully?
I've, yet, to find one … though, the Sonnet awaits!
Gorgeous work, Dear Lady-Poet … KUDOS, I love it! ⁓ Richard 🏝

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

5 Years Ago

I suppose I am kind, Yumna,
But, far more than that, I am honest and observant. ; )
We.. read more
Dr. YumnaKay

5 Years Ago

:p of course haha, you're in for a long time of me nagging you to teach! ;)
Richard🖌

5 Years Ago

I could not be more pleased, Yumna,
You're a most wonderful student, in all ways an olde teac.. read more
How I love the curve of your shoreline... waves of words so eloquently washing over the mind and heart. The picture is gorgeous and your thoughts are divine. There is both the pain of tears and the cleansing of seasons in your soul, and those blessings, ever so hidden, waiting to be discovered. May it be, dear poet.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Dr. YumnaKay

5 Years Ago

Thank you so much for the lovely words and appreciation, Craig. Glad you like it x
Heavy, wonderful and deep thoughts shared. Life is like the seasons. Can't be stopped. We learn to accept. Artwork and words were amazing my friend.
Coyote

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Dr. YumnaKay

5 Years Ago

Thank you so much for appreciating, John. :)
Coyote Poetry

5 Years Ago

I did enjoy and you are welcome my dear friend.
This is such a cool form by the way. I find it surreal and laden with sensuality.
Impressive kay.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Dr. YumnaKay

5 Years Ago

Eeh no, Richard is a poet on this site. Dk if you've come across him yet but he sure is the one to l.. read more
Vivian Gospel

5 Years Ago

Well... for me someone else is ny go to person for that... my muse.
Dr. YumnaKay

5 Years Ago

Oh, I did not mean to say it like that. Although frankly, I consider myself my own muse. But it's di.. read more
This is not just poetry, it is indeed art tho and as such, so does it both aesthetically and eloquently capture the many competencies of both wordsmith and artist... surely my favourite poem of your's to date, my friend... Neville

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Dr. YumnaKay

5 Years Ago

That makes me smile. Glad to have this considered a favourite. Thank you so much for appreciating, N.. read more
Neville

5 Years Ago

a most deserving poem and true..
if i am reading this right...she stands ready to give up her life to the waves but has a moment of realization ...and the brand new day is waiting for her painters' hand to make of it what it can ... regardless whether correct or not...that is what i draw from this...the form suites you i think and i love the shout out you give to Richard in shaping a curve ... that and the color is pleasing just to look at
rhymes and rhythm ae natural and easy ..even the " plethora'd," line ;) the word is perfect says i! i feel the lonliness of your speakers heart ..and the sense of tragedy to come in her pale blue lips .. an optimist .. i am grateful she seems to have chosen one more incredible and present day living :)))))))) in case you can not tell...sure enjoyed the read and a beautiful emotive scene given
E.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Dr. YumnaKay

5 Years Ago

I love your analysis of this piece. I did try this form as an experiment but yes, Richard is a great.. read more
I am enchanted to read this wonderful poem. Well, this poem was a blessing in disguise for me to encounter reading this :)
Your words flowed effortlessly and so naturally like the rise and fall of the tide. Thank you so much for sharing this.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Dr. YumnaKay

5 Years Ago

I'm glad you felt that way while reading. Thank you too for appreciating this piece, Najam :-)
Najam Us Saher

5 Years Ago

It was a pleasure reading this :)

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