Deluge

by Rajender Krishan

Overwhelmed
by the sudden
nightly cloudburst
the all-excited River
flowing with gusto
overlapped and drowned
her own banks
with no remorse

The breezing Wind
drenched
became passionately
raw and wild
driven with thunder
vibrating environs
jiggling, wiggling
swaying, dancing
unified the breach

Storm over
Wind blown-out
Sun peeps
from the fading clouds

Snug and playful
with the tender sunbeams
quiet flows the River
within her banks
in all her pristine glory
carefree
of the night before

10-Oct-2012

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Comments on this Poem

Deluge and then surfacing up after surrendering, onwards on its journey - the poem captures in -Vivid imagery almost like a movie in cinemascope- the art of living. A poem.that resonates
in its vibrancy in mind scape.

Mamta Agarwal
22-Feb-2019 08:43 AM

I find it is also so very metaphorical and symbolic of woman power Feminine Nature. This poem reminds me of "Ghagra in spate" by great poet Daruwalla . Rajenderji very well composed I liked the positive re-generation side of it . I loved the last line flowing in "all her pristine glory of the carefree ..of the night before " Keep it up ! Best wishes.

Mohini Gurav
25-Aug-2013 00:55 AM

After the June 20th, 2013 flood of Southern Alberta, a Deluge of Kindness has been witnessed by people helping the flood victims as volunteers. Through a great trial a great humane effect has resulted. Your poem reminded me of this new life in more ways than one...

Anonymousfor Prajapati
03-Jul-2013 00:38 AM

An enchanting description of natural phenomenon.

One is reminded of Daruwalla.

p c katoch

Prem Chand Katoch
09-Apr-2013 23:50 PM

what a picture! what a poem! and what a poet!

rajot
13-Oct-2012 09:19 AM

Gazab ki kavita.

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12-Oct-2012 13:25 PM

Overwhelmingly sublime!

jennifermariebayer
12-Oct-2012 05:54 AM

Superb! Wonderful to return after 10 days to your poems. Life's sweet blessings!

Julia Dutta
12-Oct-2012 01:13 AM

excellent poem

janoscarhansen
11-Oct-2012 13:34 PM

Fantastic.. picturesque

G Swaminathan
11-Oct-2012 12:55 PM

lovely!!

Rupradha
11-Oct-2012 12:49 PM

Yes..truly this is how life appears to be...brilliant expression..

SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR
11-Oct-2012 10:58 AM

Full of passion and tradition. Excellent presentation by synchronizing with natural elements.

Pawan Kumar
11-Oct-2012 10:52 AM

Very visual! The message is positive---after the floods, re-generation. Another gem from Rajenderji.

sunilsharma
11-Oct-2012 10:42 AM

very observent and lovely

Susan Dale
11-Oct-2012 10:29 AM

The last stanza is most appealing. The poet in you is creating waves. Keep it up.

V.K. Joshi
11-Oct-2012 09:56 AM

Beautiful!

Pavalamani Pragasam
11-Oct-2012 09:54 AM

Very symbolic and philosophical! Thanks for sharing.

anilkprasad
11-Oct-2012 08:16 AM