The Reciter

Inspired by the extraordinary performance of a female reciter

The lady was a little shy
When I requested her to recite
But her heart wanted to try
The poem that hovered day and night

She started with low voice
Her face started to change
Signs of sorrow and rejoice
Were shown to interchange

Now,she was another person
Her voice rendered artistic narration
She performed a special session
She was transformed to an incarnation

Recitation was her passion
She recited poems for years
Once a poem created impression
She recited it with tears

A poem is the product of poet's passion
The reciter presents it to the people
Poet and reciter belongs to the same mission
The message of the poem spreads like ripple

I admire the partnership of poets and reciters for creativity
Both of them have great devotion
Together they work for the betterment of humanity
The world should acknowledge their contribution

Reviews

[MaryOwais]

Wow. I loved this poem of yours!
I loved the last stanza ALOT!

" I admire the partnership of poets and reciters for creativity
Both of them have great devotion
Together they work for the betterment of humanity
The world should acknowledge their contribution ".

It's true, there is no better companionship than with writers/ readers.
I love your passion and your enthusiasm for a better world :)

keep going! and we will keeps reading.

[zainul]

Thank you dear friend for stopping by and inspire me by your admiring review.
This means a world to me.
I feel very blessed by your assurance for reading.
Thanks for the compliments too.

[Ciara Di Salle]

You have captured the essence of poetry in a poem.

[zainul]

Thanks for the concise and admiring review.:)
This means a world to me.

[Pryde Foltz]

You are so right, Zainul. Poems are meant to spoken. I think.

[zainul]

Thanks a lot dear friend for the support.
This means a world to me.

[Valerie Rian]

Wonderful use of words. I love the novelty of a poem expressing the merits and pitfalls of poetry and its reading. You did a wonderful job following the journey of not only the poet but the listener as well. "Try" "change" "transformed" "passion" "belongs" "partnership". All show a wonderful journey in the poet's soul as well as the listener.
Thanks for the awesome read.

[zainul]

Thank you Valerie for the admiring review.
This has inspired me immensely.
I will try to change the words according to your suggestion.
It may take a longer time since I am very slow in writing and editing.
Thanks for stopping by to grace this piece.

[Lydia Shutter]

A true poet is passionate about her/his work. You captured that in flawless rhyme and charismatic rhythm. You are right, the world should acknowledge the part poetry plays in literature for our world. Unfortunately, not enough people love it as we do. This is an anthem for all who love the art. Wonderful work. Lydi**

[zainul]

Your wonderful review is a great asset and inspiration for me.
Thank you Lydia for stopping by to glorify this piece with your graceful review.
This means a world to me.

[shallimarRose]

What a nice poem.. Expression of poetry is even stronger when it is spoken word. Nice rhyme and form here.. I found myself wishing you told what the ladies poem was about lol.. shallimarRose

[zainul]

Thanks for the admiring review.
The lady recited a poem of Nirmulendu Goon,a famous poet of our country.
The theme of the poem is one can be reached through mind when it is not possible to reach by extending hands.

[shallimarRose]

Thank you.. xo

[Great Aunt Astri]

I share your sentiments. I think poems are always best read aloud, and the poet speaks for millions.
Well constructed poem.

[zainul]

I am very pleased to know that you share my sentiments.
Thanks for the inspiring review.

[ms. barrie]

What a beautiful, uplifting, encouraging poem you have penned here, zainul! I love the way
you portrayed poets/writers efforts to express pieces of their souls, share their heart's voice with
others...whilst being apprehensive due to uninvited nay-sayers, especially when one has to recite
their poetry orally. I did that once, and had to mentally
force myself to take myself out of that situation, since i was petrified!
detest public speaking!


I thoroughly enjoyed the way you showed the
depth and admiration for this receiter.

After reading countless insults, negative reviews upon my writings (from others) and
coming across negative insulting reviews upon others writings, this poem is very
refreshing and delightful breath of fresh air on this site.
After all, we should all be encouraging
one another...since we always have
to try to improve our love for our craft of writing,
and grow as writers.
Simply beautiful and once again, enlightening, Dear Poet. Pen On!! :))

[zainul]

When you come with open your heart I see flowers bloom.

I can hear the melody of divine song that fills my room.
Dear friend, insults may be thrown to us by the sick and jealous people.
We will not be thwarted by their meanness.
We will keep on writing poems , recite ourselves and inspire others to recite them with passion.
Your wonderful review gives me more strength to stand firm with honor and determination.
Thank you for stopping by dear friend.:)

[ms. barrie]

Aw thank you, zainul for your wise words, you are indeed a very evolved, enlightening being!
yes, i will always write, just slow on the uptake. As your wonderful reviews have done the same for me. The pleasure was all mine, i always have a lovely visit when i stop by and read your wonderful writes,
Dear Friend :))

[zainul]

Welcome,my sweet friend.
We are a team in this fabulous world of poets.
Yes,we may be slow but steady.
And we all know that slow and steady wins the race.
Have a pleasant time.

[ms. barrie]

This is true...except long distance running, never won at that, never will lol
You too, many happy writings, zainul :))

[zainul]

Long distance causes lovely longing.
It has a divine pleasure and beauty as well.

[Cody Williams]

I really enjoyed reading this fabulous short story! Thanks for sharing it with me!

-CW

[zainul]

Thank you Cody for stopping by.This is really a great blessing for me that you thought it a fabulous short story.

[Cody Williams]

No problem at all! Have a great Labor Day!!!

[zainul]

Thanks a lot.

[Olivia]

I really enjoyed reading this piece Zainul! I liked how you expressed your passion and admiration for the reciter's courage and braveness in this piece, it was really inspirational. You have a great gift in writing.

[zainul]

Thank you Olivia for stopping by to grace this piece with your amazing review.
I feel very blessed and honored by your encouraging words.

[Sarah Marie]

I really enjoyed the tone of this poem. It is almost sweet and airy while the poem itself speaks of such a beautiful subject. I loved being taken through the reciter's journey from the beginning poems to the pieces that touched her heart.

[zainul]

Thank you Sarah for the admiring review.
This gives me immense pleasure and inspiration.
This means a world to me.