Friday, February 1, 2013

LIFE - A STORY THAT IS WRITTEN.

 

Everyday is a new story that's to be written
Destiny preordained,  some parts has HE written

The path, arduous; seldom twice trodden
Each chapter, each journey pre written

This journey, a task - many a twist and turn
 Every crossroad, every encounter aptly written

Tests, trials and tribulations fills our cauldron
The people, their stories merging and re-written

We change the plot and create unnecessary drama
Going off track, transforming what is written

Positive thoughts keep us afloat and ease tension
Beauty - color unfolds, be open to what can be written  

Relationships, meetings, the break-away, well woven
Lord, your ward Janu bows to the decree written.

An humble attempt of 'ghazal sonnet.'    
    




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16 comments:

  1. RonFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    Janaki - a deep and introspective read. I enjoyed this. Putting many fragments of life in perspective. stories that create the fabric of our lives woven together.

    Well said - Be well.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2013 at 12:30 AM

    You've certainly captured botht the form and the spiritual content of the traditional ghazal. Well done.

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  3. Martha Jane OrlandoFebruary 2, 2013 at 1:43 AM

    This was beautiful, Janu! I've never heard of a "ghazal" sonnet; this was a super introduction to one.
    Blessings!

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  4. Brian MillerFebruary 2, 2013 at 1:54 AM

    nice...really well done on the form janu...14 months later, all the better...smiles..i like the couplet...Tests, trials and tribulations fills our cauldron
    The people, their stories merging and re-written...the entertwining of stories there...i like...smiles.

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    1. JANUFebruary 2, 2013 at 9:18 AM

      Really had to rake my brain over this...thanks Brian.

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  5. SemaphoreFebruary 2, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    You hit the mark on the spiritual essence of the ghazal, as well as the structural framework, and a beautiful turn at the end with the introduction of the poet to the poem. A pleasure to read.

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    1. JANUFebruary 2, 2013 at 9:19 AM

      Glad I participate because I surprised myself. Thank you so much Semaphore.

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  6. marousiaFebruary 2, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    This speaks volumes - I love the journey in the couplets

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  7. AshaFebruary 2, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    beautifully composed!

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  8. Optimistic ExistentialistFebruary 2, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    This was very introspective. I truly loved it :)

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  9. photos by janFebruary 2, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    Januka, your words are always so beautifully put together. I love this, introspective and true.

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  10. Lady In ReadFebruary 3, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    Janu, the spirit and the form of the ghazal are both so well-portrayed here..

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