Manuscript


I keep...
Some idle words,
Few hollow lines,
By my bedside.
Half past midnight,
I write some more...
While few smile at me,
Standing at my door...
Puzzled by this random rush,
I search for the meaning within.
I adopt the simple versions,
The ones which touch my skin.
I flip the chapters of my life,
My life looks like an ashtray.
I puffed every bit out of it,
But, I sing it as a ballet.
I write...I will continue to...
Everyday shaping my endeavor.
With my words I'm immortal,
In them...I will live forever and ever...

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  1. Yuhooo.. I am the 1st one to comment.. And I totally agree that u r Immortal by ur words.. :) Very nice.. :)

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    1. Thanks a ton Sonia...I think we all are immortal in our words...:)

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  2. Our words are truly immortal ~ they live on even when it is time for our souls to depart from this earth. I've always been enamored with that aspect of writing :-)

    " I search for the meaning within.
    I adopt the simple versions,
    The ones which touch my skin "

    Favorite lines! ~ nice read, Saru :-)

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    1. That is the beauty of writing...We write and it lives on...

      Thanks for liking it dear:)

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  3. that is menusript ! I neva herd we can learn and know about menuscript btw NyC !

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  4. Interesting choice for the pic. I can understand why. :)
    Loved the last two lines..
    "With my words I'm immortal,
    In them...I will live forever and ever..."
    Brilliant.

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    1. Thanks a lot Akshay. I had no better picture than this...:)

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  5. Saru, just perfect diction for poetry!loved the last bit..
    With my words I'm immortal,
    In them...I will live forever and ever...

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  6. Saru, soulful! it just re affirmed of wut is expected from a creative person like you - be immortal!

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    1. Thanks Sawan...Your comment is very encouraging...:)

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  7. Words... Immortal words and they immortalize us :)
    Beautiful...
    Lovely

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  8. Nice one. A motivation to write forever.

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    1. You should write forever, your poems are too good.

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  9. I don't know about mine. But your words seriously are immortal :)

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    1. Your words are beautiful and class apart...Thanks for the comment dear...:)

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  10. Its your story. Its My story. Its everyone's story.

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    1. Right Kunal...It's the story of every writer...:)

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  11. With my words I'm immortal,
    In them...I will live forever and ever...

    Awesome awesome awesome...you have been truly immortal with your words....and yes....the 'saaar' is that our words can make us live forever...

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    1. Yes, the gist is of course that and you used a smart word to say it, Hemant. Thanks for a lovely comment...:)

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  12. words say a lot .. and immortal too as you say
    once said cant be taken back ...

    Bikram's

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  13. Kya yaar <3 :)

    Dil ki baat keh di...

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    1. We wish so...I hope it is true in the years to come...

      Amen!

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  14. simple n beautiful with an awesome ending! i totally loved the last couple of lines.

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  15. Very nicely 'connects' the Words,
    innovative & reflects determination..
    Becoz 'Words' has its own power:)
    and survive the language,having no layers.
    Saru! it's true forever..Be powerful.

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  16. Great sharing Saru, i like it much..:) keep sharing more..:) God bless! :)

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  17. Truly, writing is something which can give you peace when in distress, it can be your strongest empathizing force when everyone fails to understands. You can shout, you can roar, you can express it in your most diaphanous form.

    Writing surely is the best medium for 'expression', just as it is beautifully indicated by your finely written poem. :)

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    1. True, Akriti. Writing is a way of life for those who appreciate its beauty.

      Thanks for a lovely comment!

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  18. Absolutely amazing Saru. I am smitten by the last two lines! We all are have thought made words with which we play and thread out a display of emotions in our own way. And I love your way! It's inspiring. Keep Writing. :)

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  19. Aww ! Saru that's such a sweet poem again.. You : "I write...I will continue to..." Me: "I'll read...I will continue to..."
    Missed this space so much.
    Keep smiling :)

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    1. I missed you...Welcome back...:)

      Thank you for such a sweet comment:)

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  20. u continue to write.. so that I can continue to read :)
    beautifully crafted... captured almost every aspect of a writer !!

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  21. Thats yet another wonderful poem from u. :) I love reading them.

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    1. Thanks Ria and you were looking lovely in the FB picture...

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  22. Lyrical and meaningful!

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  23. immortal you will be..
    if you write like this..
    Amen :)

    go on Saru..

    by the way.. pls check out my blog.. sumthing awaits u..

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    1. Thanks a ton...I'm honored with the nomination...:)

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  24. Loved every word of it. You give every idle word a meaning, an existence. Immortal you will be and so will be your words! :)

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  25. 'i puffed every bit out if it....but i sing it as a ballet' ..lyrical and musical. Appealing yet again.

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  26. It's just wonderful that you are able to right beautifully and so regularly. Kudos.

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    1. Thank you dear...Writing is a way of life to me...:)

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  27. Very beautiful <3

    Love
    http://www.meghasarin.blogspot.com

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  28. Beautiful Saru! Your words are immortal!

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  29. Very beautifully written.. I loved especially the last two lines With my words I'm immortal,In them I will live forever and ever. Awesome :D

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    1. Thanks!

      But this is not the write word. I thought you would say something related to smoking...:)

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  31. Oh teri... this piece is just so apt...

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  32. have u watched any musical dance based movie recently ??

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  33. Few are blessed with the felicity of words. You surely are one.

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  34. oooooooooh. now this is how we writers roll!

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  35. books are a person best friends, I read in pre-school... but then books are just bundle of words wrap together... :)

    Weakest LINK

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  36. Wiht your words you are definitely immortal Saru!
    Lovely piece, yet again! :)

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    1. Thanks a lot Mi...Missed your space as wanted to read few posts together.

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  37. But, I sing it as a ballet.
    I write...I will continue to...
    Everyday shaping my endeavour.
    With my words I'm immortal,
    In them...I will live forever and ever..

    So beautiful.

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  38. Some idle words,
    Few hollow lines,
    By my bed side.
    Half past midnight...

    lovely...i will live forever and ever.
    thanks Saru,for giving us sooooooooo beautiful poems.....

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    1. Thanks a ton Indu for the same reason. Your poems touch the soul...

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  39. Very beautiful thought and words!

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  40. Wow! :) Very true. With your words, you are immortal! And thank you for sharing those wonderful words with us :):)

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  41. "With my words I'm immortal,
    In them...I will live forever and ever..." - highly captivating!!!

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  42. So true dear.. your work will be here forever and indeed with your words you are immortal :-) Amazing ...

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  43. we know how do we feel. But to express it, as it is, in words is not easy. But you do that so well. :) Loved the poem. :)

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  44. Very beautiful written!
    Bless U!:-)

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  45. Now I understood your magic to play with words...by showing faith in idle words n they start feeling energetic, confident and they come to you like a child run towards mother..this is the magic of faith, And Saru you the are expert in showing faith...overall wisely written:)

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    1. Thanks Mithlash...I think all writers feel the same way except for timings...

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  46. i really love these lines
    "With my words I'm immortal,
    In them...I will live forever and ever..."
    In my case i would like to replace words with Photographs:P
    It is just a lovely feeling to really pursue your passions. And words really have a pull of their own, if you really love them and know how to play with them:)

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    1. Yeah, you can use the word 'photographs' instead of 'words'. And, what you said about writing is true for photography as well. I can't even hold a camera, forget about taking meaningful shots. You are truly blessed in that field.

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  47. A writer's favorite thing - words! Loved it :)

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  48. Immortal- true! I am sure by now you are already etched in the minds of many readers. :)

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  49. Well crafted and as usual wonderful post ....

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  50. The struggle of trying to define a writer's life is captured very nicely. It is very trying to attempt a definition of poetry or a poet's mission, but your poem has captured it's essence very well.

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    1. Thanks a lot for your lovely comment. Very inspiring...

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  51. u ll live forever and ever. brilliant.

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  52. beautiful thoughts and words...

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  53. Beautiful, very well written. Simply loved it

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  54. Writing is the only thing that's giving me solace right now..nice!

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    1. It works every time for me...Thanks for your comment!

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  55. Musical! Lovely piece as always! Great work saru :)

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  56. your words have already had an everlasting impression on our hearts.....you are immortal....lovely as always :)

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  57. Love the immortal part

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  58. ""With my words I'm immortal,
    In them...I will live forever and ever...""
    I got goose-flesh reading them.

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    1. I hope it was not scary. Sometimes, poems are loose hanging and you can comprehend as per your wish...

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  59. No matter what the life was like, like an ash tray you have compared with there would also be few words in it which we smile at. And for all the words we keep going and its only the words which makes a mortal person to live forever like an immortal. It was interesting to read every line of yours which had profound meaning in it. Beautiful!

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  60. A manuscript worth looking into. Everyone needs such manuscripts in their lives so that they can keep themselves updated about their ups & downs, success & failures. hate & love, likes & dislikes among others. Nice work!!!!

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    1. Thanks a lot Ram for sharing your views and for the comment:)

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  61. wooow .. so true, so apt. this is how i feel daily, words in my head all the time, words by my bedside .. are the words that'll make me immortal forever..

    it feels like you have a camera installed in blogger's head which captures thoughts that reside there and later express it on your blog in such a wonderful poem

    very well done Saru.

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    1. I wish I have that...It would be so much fun...Thanks for a heart warming comment Rahul...:)

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  62. wow,,I like the most " With my words I'm immortal,
    In them...I will live forever and ever...
    its true , with words you can make a new life , new character, anything and everything wat we like..

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  63. Isn't it amazing that few are blessed with such talent to pour out thoughts and feelings in words ! Words are immortal indeed ! :)

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    1. That's so kind of you Kitty. I can say the same for you...:)

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  64. You are truly immortal with your words, beautiful and way too touching ...

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  65. so deeeeeeeeep...thoughts.. from heart

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  66. As usual it was awesome. Loved the way you ended it
    "With my words I'm immortal,
    In them...I will live forever and ever..." :) :)

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  67. wow saru nice expressive , thoughts , words .....lovely and nicely crafted totally agree with u ......:):) always love ur poem and u too

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    1. Thanks a lot Shashi...That's really sweet of you:)

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  68. Wow!!so expressive... n truly immortal "words"... :):)

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  69. Saru-jee... A good one, as usual.. :)

    I have copied this from the same poem. But I couldn't get a better comment to this & to your blog... :)

    With your words You're immortal,
    In them...You will live forever and ever, in everyone's mind & heart... :)

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    1. Thanks a lot Sunil. You are always very kind with your comments:)

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  70. Just love it!
    Once more reason I am proud to be writer...

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  71. Lovely! Words and Words are all we have to take the hearts away :)

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    1. I love this song from Boyzone...Thanks for your comment Arnab...:)

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  72. Beautiful words! You've written soo darn well! :)

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  73. wow...i think with this, you ve spoken your from your heart..

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  74. Really touching. It comes straight from the heart

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  75. just one thing- your words are truly immortal...

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  76. I've missed visiting your blog!!! A short hiatus, but glad to be back :)

    Wonder flow of emotions through words :)

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  77. so wonderfully interwoven...now where are those words, when you need them to praise? :-)

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  78. A beautifully created reflection!
    I simply appreciated the most:
    "My life looks like an ash- tray.
    I puffed every bit out of it,
    But, I sing it as a ballet."
    Cheers Saru!!
    and read me at: amitaag.blogspot.com

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  79. Awesome poetry Saru, In future whether we will be there or not ....Our works are immortal...This feeling is satisfying...Thanks for reminding this through your poem :)

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  80. Loved it.. Especially the midnight part.. Just surprsing how thoughts come in at wierd moments.. Caught wonderfully.

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    1. Yeah, writers have weird sense of timing. Thanks for your comment, Rajesh...

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  81. I am a river, after reading your poem. I chose it, so that I could reflect the words.
    Blessings!
    Anu

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    1. Thanks Anu...Read your recent poems and they are beautiful...:)

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  82. Words stay. Words speak :)
    Lovely piece :)

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  83. nicely crafted... a story untold... yet your own :-)

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  84. I loved the composition. It was a beautiful flowing stream.

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  85. "With my words I'm immortal" -- That'll stay with me. I once heard that an artist is akin God for he creates, no matter what he does the one who dreams, alone makes the life move on. Evolution some may call it, but it starts with a dreaming mind.

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  86. With your words, you are immortal yaar Saru!! :) Definitely for your readers :) And now I know how you think, write, think and write again!! :) Keep going!!

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  87. another beautifull pot from u saru:)

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  88. soorrrryyyyy post i meant spelling mistake

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  89. Right Ashwini...Perspective is what makes us different. Thanks for admiring the poem dear...:)

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