(12-12-1982 / Visakhapatnam)

poet Ranjit Ravindran
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Abandoned Windmill

I feel the intensity of your pain,
As I have prayed for years in vain;
For the windmill in my university lane,
Which stands abandoned to be slain.

What a view she would present,
If made to whirl at the wind's current;
Instead she's attired in a rusty vestment,
Standing majestically to be extinct.

This is in response to 'Broken Windmill' by Ms. Marilyn Lott.

Submitted: Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Edited: Tuesday, July 05, 2011

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  • george george (12/8/2009 11:13:00 AM)

    Sad feeling to this poem, but well portrayed. I like it.

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  • Nalini Hebbar (11/29/2009 7:52:00 PM)

    it has attracted your attention and has, thus, a purpose...you have found beauty in it

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  • Diane Violet (11/29/2009 6:11:00 PM)

    a sad end to this windmill tale....but you do bring her beauty back to life!

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  • rago rago (11/11/2009 3:47:00 AM)

    let her stand majesticlly...........very nice write...........

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  • Stacey Watts (10/19/2009 10:22:00 PM)

    very thought out wonderful piece. nicely done.

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  • Samanyan Lakshminarayanan (10/19/2009 8:10:00 AM)

    a productive thing when kept idle ages faster...lovely narration in this poem

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  • Rani Turton (10/11/2009 5:13:00 AM)

    Original and majestically presented.

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  • Indira Renganathan (10/2/2009 10:59:00 PM)

    Superb presentation...read my poem on wind mills...and thanks for all your kind comments

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  • Indira Babbellapati (10/2/2009 8:39:00 AM)

    great, ranjit...bring out all your treasure, quick!

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  • Marilyn Lott (9/30/2009 6:35:00 PM)

    Your description of an abandoned windmill is beautiful. They are so treasured no matter how many years they stand or what condition they are in. '10! ' my friend!

    Warm Wishes,
    Marilyn

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