How can you term her as the root of all evil?
she's intelligent, thoughtful and very refined and civil
she is like the aroma of a fresh blooming rose
and an effective panacea for your all worries and woes
...
D ecide how far you can walk with me since
E ndless is this life's journey which words can't mince
D irections are quite limited which you must know; and
I nteresting they seem at the beginning though; but
...
The glint in your eyes and silence upon your lips
reminds me of my beloved who too in silence sits
but through her raised brows her heart often speaks
of her vehement love, which for me, she always keeps
...
I am not a ghost to wait for the night
though you shine very bright tonight
to steal my sight in this darkest night
...
Within the tentacles of shadow, she doth weep
when her emotion wails, which she can't keep
after a million days wait, love now weighs her down
since her dreams turned fragile, also fragile has turned her crown
...
T ropical was your love when we first met
R ight under the shade at the coppice gate
O utpouring your feelings when closer you sat; and
P urred my emotions like a tamed kitty-cat
...
While the winter was gripping me in
you brought a hearth in your embrace
and held me in your heart as a kin
while the winter was gripping me in
...
Still I wait for you in the shadow of night
even after the moon hides her face behind clouds
hoping you 'll soon rise and come to my sight
still I wait for you in the shadow of night
...
The moon shines very bright tonight
as night deepens and clouds disappear
come closer to me, dear and hug me tight
the moon shines very bright tonight
...
I wish I could have those days again
When together we strolled hand in hand
And spent hours in the desolate plain
I wish I could have those days again
...
Though at far still I can hear her titter and laughter
also can feel the warmth of her love
that tickles my emotion and my fitful desire
though at far still I can hear her titter and laughter
...
Though some loves 're not realized
still I carry my love towards an unseen future
and I praise your beauty, also get your soul prized
though some loves are not realized
...
Before I could unleash my heart
You got up and part your ways
And pulled the horses before the cart
Before I could unleash my heart
...
Though the usual sun rises in the sky
but today is not the same as yesterday
sans you everything seems wry and dry
though the usual sun rises in the sky
...
When you held my hand and walked a mile
so shone the sun and my day was very bright
and I dreamt a life to live in cheerful style
when you held my hand and walked a mile
...
Enough was with me to tell you then
which I couldn't whisper through my eyes
while my emotion was rife like the monsoon rain
enough was with me to tell you then
...
Very cute are your eyes, so pretty is your smile
and your voice holds a world of magic
your stunning look always adds to your style
very cute are your eyes, so pretty is your smile
...
Here I await your return
with a passion filled emotion
to hold me
within your warm embrace
...
We have doused our senses in the realm of glitterati and glint
and from the smell of fish and flesh, we often our happiness knit
since we seek solace from the rosy lips and dimple cheek
and vie for how better we can in the bosom of beauty stick
...
F inally you've stayed in my imagination
E asing my existence and my every motion
A fterall you're my heart-throb and my flow of blood
T hen and now, and days to come you can only ease my load
...
Dr Prafulla K. Panda, MA, M.Phil., Ph.D is the son of Mr. Krupasindhu Panda & Mrs Tulasi Panda. He is a College lecturer/teacher by profession and a poet by passion, Dr Panda's poetic trajectory traverses across human life, society and beyond. His wide range of verses delve into intricacies of human relationship diving in its myriad shades of love, passion, emotion, mortality and death. At times he becomes otherworldly when he takes his readers on a poetic flight into the cosmic world of Nature and sketches a picturesque portrayal of its beauty and bounty. Exploration of socio- cultural and political avenues is yet another hallmark of his poetry. Like a mystic he never fails to surprise by blending the concrete with the abstract, the near with the far and the material with the spiritual. Dr. Panda is a widely published poet. His poems have been published in various national and international anthologies, magazines, e-books and online platforms, also been widely reviewed and translated to other languages. He has published four collections of poetry namely " Bounty of Silence: Verses Unveiling the Songs of Soul" , " Beacon of Hope: A Symphony of Verses" , 'Wilting Love: Songs of the Soul', & 'Tears of Joy'. He has also edited an Inter-continental anthology " Beyond the Horizon" . Awards/ Honours/ Appreciations: 1. 'Dr B. R. Ambedkar Lifetime Achievement Award'; 2. 'Golden Pen Award 2023' & 'The Ambassador of Peace' from Global Writers Academy; 3. 'The Christmas Literary Honours 2023' from Motivational Strips; 4. 'Outstanding Poet of the Year 2023' from The Temple of Impeccable Writers; 5. 'The Poet of the Year 2023,2024 & 2025 from The International Poetry; 6. 'The Poet of the Year 2023,2024 & 2025 from African Poetry Giant; 7. ‘The Poet of the Year 2024' from The Passion of Poetry; 8. 'The Poet of the Year 2025' from Moner Kotha; 9. 'The Poet of the Year 2025' from Song Of Spring; 10. 'The Poet of the Year 2025' from Empire Arts and Creative Writing, 11. 'The Poet of the Year 2025' from Rhythmic Rainbow; 12. 'Annual Excellence Award/ Poet of the Year 2025' from Million Muse; 13. 'SPI Literary Award 2025' from Skylark Poetry International; 14. 'Best Poet/Writer of the Year 2025' from International Academy of Culture & Literature; 15. 'GSA Nobel Peace Award 2025' from Global Supreme Alliance for Human Rights and World Peace; 16. 'Knight Diamond Award' from Letras Del Corazon; 17. 'Bhanusingha Literary Award 2025' jointly from The Daily Global Nation & Global Writer's Academy; 18. 'Poet of Nature Award' from Global Nation; 19. ‘High Honorary Degree' from UN World Peace Foundation; 20. 'Rabindranath Tagore Global Literary Excellency Award 2026' & 'Kabi Bhusan' award from Global Awards and Recognition Council, New Delhi'. Besides these, Dr. Panda is the recipient of many National and International Honours, Appreciations & 'Honourary Doctorates' from various literary societies/forums for his writing. He hails from Tilada (under Khaira Block) Balasore, Odisha, India.)
She Is The Firm Ground
How can you term her as the root of all evil?
she's intelligent, thoughtful and very refined and civil
she is like the aroma of a fresh blooming rose
and an effective panacea for your all worries and woes
for you she has'en the laughter of the day
and the warmth of night in whose embrace you lie
she has'en a poetry of love where your emotions abound
and a taste at the table, and a lullaby with a pleasant sound
she has'en the cog by which you wheel round and round
or like the compass' firm leg that helps draw a circle around
she's the firm ground which grips your ladder on the ground
as soon you climb up its rungs and your success resounds
she has'en your wishes, your pleasant morning dream
your winter's comfort and summer's palatable ice-cream
she's your strength, your courage and support in your distress
who conceives your future, since she agrees to be your mistress.
©Prafulla Panda, India.
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