To Where All Senses Are Attuned

 20.02.2021

To Where All Senses Are Attuned

As the sun sets over the horizon

Orange streaks into dark rose melds

Gradually seeping into violet, 

And the blackness steadily descends.

But the beauty of that changing canvas

Now with twinkling stars festooned

Loses out to a broken heart

To where all senses are attuned.

The soundless keening cries of loss

In the air abounds

And that eerie silence 

Blots out all other sounds.

 

As the night progresses

The longing in intensity grows

To be loved, cherished and protected

By the one that one adores.

And the sky grows darker

Into the predawn black

Matching emotions perfectly 

The 'Lack-Of-Hope' pitch-black.

The sun rises over the horizon

And the dawn sky steadily loads

From sombre grey, to violet to pink

Cheerful blue, making inroads.

But the beauty of that changing canvas

With fluffy clouds now festooned

Loses out to a broken heart

To where all senses are attuned.

... Jacqui

What We Need Now, Absolutely!

Humanity First, across the spectrum ... Sending comfort to whoever needs it, across the miles.

(Awareness of Global Current Affairs required)

https://jacquiesmusings.blogspot.com

https://villaday.wordpress.com

This Whittled Bamboo Stalk

 This Whittled Bamboo Stalk

On a different note ... To Love Eternal!

Though this poem focuses on the flute, it could be replaced by any other musical instrument. Music uplifts me and I thank all musicians for bringing the sweet tones of music to life.

DEFIANCE

 Have You Read These New Poems? 

They are Just a Click away …

https://draft.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/3516641269364069315/7336374350610679471?hl=en-GB 

DEFIANCE 

(A Digital Sketch using PowerPoint Artistic Effects)

RonaldoFur

 

Binks says "Twhank Mew"

 Binks says "Twhank Mew" to each and every one of you who have welcomed him and also thinks that he is cute 😸😻 and to show his appreciation, he lets you know through this song that he will be there for you whenever life gets to be troublesome. Enjoy!

I Celebrate

 

Victory With Honour

 

Birth Centenary Tribute - Front Cover

In honour of my beloved Mother, Irene Louise Marcedo, I have posted 5 poems from the 9th to the 13th December, on Facebook, to celebrate her Birth Centenary, which falls on the 11th December 2020. 

Love you Mummy, miss you so much! 💕 ... Jacqui

Birth Centenary Tribute - Prelude To Poem 1

 

Birth Centenary Tribute - Poem 1

 Part I : 

Irene Louise Marcedo - Celebrating The Person, The Woman, The Mother ... Through the eyes of her Last Bundle Of Joy ... ❤️ You Mummy

Birth Centenary - Prelude To Poem 2

 

Birth Centenary Tribute - Poem 2

 Part II : 

Commemorating Your Life Of Nurturing, Of Growth

Irene Louise Marcedo, 

     With the magic in your fingers

     You raised an atmosphere serene

     With flowering plants and fruit trees

     Amidst a riot of green.

                                     ... Jacqui

Birth Centenary Tribute - Prelude To Poem 3

 

Birth Centenary Tribute - Poem 3

Part III : 

100th Birth Anniversary 

Irene Louise Marcedo

Victory With Honour,

Are words on a disc

Etched in beaten gold

As mottos go, 

Its without parallel

A gift of worth untold.

                        ... Jacqui

Birth Centenary Tribute - Prelude To Poem 4

 

Birth Centenary Tribute - Poem 4

 Part IV : 

You Are An Inspiration Mama 

Irene Louise Marcedo

Birth Centenary Tribute - Prelude To Poem 5

 

Birth Centenary Tribute - Poem 5

Part V :  The Final Tribute in this series

Nothing is impossible

When you set out to achieve

If consistency and focus

In your performance, you weave.

                                                ... Jacqui

Irene Louise Marcedo 

11.12.1920 - 11.12.2020

UNIQUE ... INIMITABLE

Birth Centenary Tribute - Back Cover

 Irene Louise Marcedo 

11.12.1920 - 11.12.2020

A Breakthrough! Finally!

 My new poems posted on Calcutta Foundation Website, Voices

1. https://www.calcuttafoundation.com/blog/so-you-believe-she-asked-for-it-eh

2. https://www.calcuttafoundation.com/blog/compassion-an-inherent-trait-in-a-woman

Rejection!

  Have You Read These New Poems? 

They are Just a Click away …

https://draft.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/3516641269364069315/7336374350610679471?hl=en-GB

Graphics and the poem are by Jacqui

RonaldoFur ❤️ 05.10.2020

 RonaldoFur ❤️

Interpret, Nah! Comprehend, Yup!

 Typo in the 2nd verse, third line ... please read as 'choose'

I Am An Outline

 The graphics (digital representation of my original pencil sketches) and the words of the poem are my intellectual property... Jacqui

In Rememberance ... 8th Death Anniversary

 Have You Read These New Poems? 

They are Just a Click away …

https://draft.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/3516641269364069315/7336374350610679471?hl=en-GB

 

The Heart ... It's Culpable!

 I post this poem in solidarity with all who have lost a deeply-loved someone, irrespective of the relationship and the reason for the loss.

I hope this poem encourages kindness, compassion, understanding and empathy towards those of us who are living without a much loved someone. 

Today is Day 8 and the last day of the poetry challenge that I was nominated to, by Poet Jyoti Thatte. Thank You Jyoti.

Similes And The Animal Kingdom

 

Because You Are A Winner

 

Communicating, When Your Friendship Is Worth Fighting For ...

 Communicating, when your friendship is worth fighting for ... 

Day 5, I request my sister, K Jacinta Rao   the expressive story-teller who spins magic with her photography and descriptions, to post her poems for 8 consecutive days and nominate a friend to do the same, on each day.

Friendship ... What's The Criteria?

 I have been nominated by Poet Jyoti Thatte to post my original poems with graphics, for 8 consecutive days.

Each day, I am to nominate one of my poet friends to do the same.

Today, Day 4, I request Singer, Song-writer, story-teller, BAOBAB Bassist, Wendell D'Souza "Wander", to post his poems for 8 consecutive days and nominate a friend to do the same, on each day.

A Heart Torn Apart?

 Have You Read These New Poems? 

They are Just a Click away …

https://draft.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/3516641269364069315/7336374350610679471?hl=en-GB

I have been nominated by Poet Jyoti Thatte to post my original poems with graphics, for 8 consecutive days.

Each day, I am to nominate one of my poet friends to do the same.

Today, Day 3, I request poet Rima Dey to post her poems for 8 consecutive days and nominate a friend to do the same, on each day.

May HOPE never desert you!

I have been nominated by Poet Jyoti Thatte to post my original poems with graphics, for 8 consecutive days.

Each day, I am to nominate one of my poet friends to do the same.

Today, Day 2, I request poet Meenamkunnu Dinakaran to post his poems for 8 consecutive days and nominate a friend to do the same, on each day.

 

Help! - Day 1 of the Poetry Challenge

 I have been nominated by Poet Jyoti Thatte #PeetMeNotLeave, to post my original poems with graphics, for 8 consecutive days.

The poems, I am told, will be translated into 'Russian Almanac' (whatever that is).

Each day, I am to nominate one of my poet friends to do the same.

Today, Day 1, I request poet Parikshit Jess Dhar to post his poems for 8 consecutive days and nominate a friend to do the same, on each day.

Remembering JoshuaFur

 Remembering JoshuaFur (RonaldoFur's twin) He adored Geoff. JoshuaFur was a physically challenged cat, who had the spirit of a winner and ran like the wind. Love you JoshuaFur <3

70th Birth Anniversary RGP

 On your 70th Birth Anniversary Geoff, still remembered, still loved ❤️

Not A Great Deal

 

Cut Your Coat ...

I tell you a story, but it's up to you, to read it as fiction or read it as true ... I tell it in rhyme ... I tell it in verse, but thoughts on this matter, I'm sure are diverse. :-D

 

'Right Living' Skills

 A tongue-in-cheek poem, for a change of mood. No offense intended. 

A Lighter Vein ... Named Relationships (Female)

 In A Lighter Vein ... Named Relationships (Female)

Kolkata - In The Monsoons

 Kolkata In The Monsoons

JonathanFur

Neenu Sachdev is a fellow Josephite, who quite likes my poetry. 

Thank you Neenu!

I will be posting 10 poems from my anthology that I have not posted before, and I dedicate them to Neenu in appreciation for her ongoing encouragement.

And I start with a poem on one of my many kittens.

11 Years, 518 Poems

READ IT HERE OR CLICK ON THE LINK:

500 Poems And Counting ...

Today I complete 11 years of writing poetry, I am thankful for this gift. It is a source of creative joy. A sincere Thank You! to each of you who have acknowledged my verses. A big Thank You!  Cuz João Marcedo   ... you put me on the world map.  A sincere Thank You! too to those who sought to silence me with their misinterpretation / misrepresentation, it made me all the more determined.

Mother's Day 2020

READ IT HERE OR CLICK ON THE LINK:

Mother's Day 2020

Jacqui ( English Poems) / Janvika (Hindi Poems)

A Heartfelt Gift

READ IT HERE OR CLICK ON THE LINK:

A Heartfelt Gift   

Jacqueline Marcedo-Paul aka Jacqui

https://in.pinterest.com/jlmarcedo/musings/

The Animal Kingdom

READ IT HERE OR CLICK ON THE LINK :

The Animal Kingdom

Don't Fit No Stereotype

READ IT HERE OR CLICK ON THE LINK :

February 6th

A Universal Situation

READ IT HERE OR CLICK ON THE LINK : 

SCENARIO