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War by Neetu

April 26, 2022 by in category Poet's Day by Neetu Malik tagged as , ,

War

I try 
to find words for war

how it wrecks, how it feels
but
there is no language I find
to reach

that space inside me
to define the terror
give utterance 
to grief

why war when
there is no winning

when there is only loss
and losing

no matter which side
you're on



© Neetu Malik



Some of Neetu’s Books

THE POETIC BOND VI

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THE POETIC BOND VI

THE POETIC BOND V

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THE POETIC BOND V
THE OCOTILLO REVIEW SUMMER 2018 VOL 2.2

THE POETIC BOND X

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THE POETIC BOND X

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see as they for they are us by diane sismour

April 13, 2022 by in category From a Cabin in the Woods by Members of Bethlehem Writers Group, Poet's Day by Neetu Malik tagged as , , , , ,

see as they for they are us

see as they who walk alone
blindly staring to atone
the sins committed on fellow man
when what they need is a helping hand
someone to guide them along the path
through minefields of humanity unscathed

see as those who bury their dead
disease running rampant, too many unfed
victims of hatred, ignorance, abhorred
collateral damage in another man’s war
to those still giving when all is lost
who care for others, no matter the cost

see as they who take one step
forward progress, a movement swept
to not disdain someone on sight
and realize everyone has the right
to live a life filled with hues
to love in peace and not abuse

see as they who stand proud
love is fertile and grows abound
make way the hoe to till the soil
weed the hate, uproot the spoiled
open your palm to plant the seeds
offer a smile so more may feed

see as they who know the sins
of what humanity has done to them
yet open their arms to love one another
belying religion, creed, or skin color
to heal the pain that others commit
by offering themselves compassionate

©2022 Diane Sismour


Some of Diane’s Books

FIRST IMPRESSIONS SECOND CHANGES

THE DARKEN DOORSTEP

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THE DARKEN DOORSTEP

A READABLE FEAST

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A READABLE FEAST

ONCE AROUND THE SUN

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ONCE AROUND THE SUN

LET IT SNOW

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LET IT SNOW

ONCE UPON A TIME

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ONCE UPON A TIME
FUR, FEATHERS AND SCALES: Sweet, Funny, and Strange Animal Tales

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Deep Roots by Neetu

March 26, 2022 by in category Poet's Day by Neetu Malik tagged as , , ,

Deep Roots

I will weave you garlands
of dazzling wisteria
twine the flowers
with stems of love
growing from roots
seeded strong and deep
where the ground stays warm
and evergreen.


© Neetu Malik

Poem written for my children, 2019.

Some of Neetu’s Books

THE POETIC BOND VI

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THE POETIC BOND VI

THE POETIC BOND V

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THE POETIC BOND V
THE OCOTILLO REVIEW SUMMER 2018 VOL 2.2

THE POETIC BOND X

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THE POETIC BOND X

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Love by Neetu

February 26, 2022 by in category Poet's Day by Neetu Malik tagged as , , ,

Love

why love?

no one knows     but
everyone does

why hurt?

no one knows     yet
everyone does

love hurts
but         it’s the only thing
that heals the hurt

that comes from loving
and giving your all even
when it hurts to love

because without love

there would be no
us

© Neetu Malik


Some of Neetu’s Books

THE POETIC BOND VI

Buy now!
THE POETIC BOND VI

THE POETIC BOND V

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THE POETIC BOND V
THE OCOTILLO REVIEW SUMMER 2018 VOL 2.2

THE POETIC BOND X

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THE POETIC BOND X

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Sunflowers by Neetu

January 26, 2022 by in category Poet's Day by Neetu Malik tagged as , , , ,

Sunflowers

I will plant sunflowers
in the hollows we have dug
with a rusty spade

it is time to pull old roots
rotten with dead habit
in this neglected garden
long-choked
by winter’s breath

it is time to till the soil
let it soak in fresh April rain
steam in this year’s sun

and exhale pungent fumes
until its pores are free
to seed new grass
and soft beds for my flowers.

© Neetu Malik


Some of Neetu’s Books

THE POETIC BOND VI

Buy now!
THE POETIC BOND VI

THE POETIC BOND V

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THE POETIC BOND V
THE OCOTILLO REVIEW SUMMER 2018 VOL 2.2

THE POETIC BOND X

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THE POETIC BOND X

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