Poetic Stagnation Poem by Khairul Ahsan

Poetic Stagnation

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A poet's thoughts are like a flowing river,
It has its own currents and under currents.
As long as the river flows, so does life all around.
Once it stops flowing, everything stagnates with it.

Sadly, I have stagnated now.
Dear Poets, be assured, I read all your poems.
Like before, your words leave an indelible impression
In my old but tender mind. I sigh, I cry, yet I cannot write.

Alas, my river has lost direction.
Strips of sandy land are rising up on my bed.
No one would ever know why I stopped flowing.
Why I hear the the singing birds, but cannot lend my voice!

Dhaka
15 June 2014
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Sunday, June 15, 2014
Topic(s) of this poem: life
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
This poem is dedicated to my poet friends who inquired of me when they saw no new poem of mine in PH, wished me well and wanted to see me write again. I am deeply touched by their feelings and concerns.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Neela Nath Das 17 June 2014

This stage comes in every writer's life.But, it goes away.But, this thought you have penned with your poetic ability.So, you aren't stagnant.

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Nabakishore Dash. 12 November 2021

excellent, but I request you to come out of stagnation and write.

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Rich is a refreshing realism that is applicable to most poets. Your words have inspired me so once again sing with the birds Well done my friend!

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Khairul Ahsan 10 March 2019

Thank you very much, @Howard 'the motivational poet' Simon, for reading the poem. I too have been inspired by your thoughtful comment. Stay Blessed!

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Mary Forrester 17 July 2014

Lovely poem Khairul and yes write about the things you feel passionate about. We are all growing old but Khairul you have a talent.

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Khairul Ahsan 08 March 2019

Thanks for your very kind appreciation, dear poet @Mary Forrester. Much inspired by your thoughtful comment.

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Susy Evelyne 04 July 2014

There is an oasis in your wilderness, Khairul. You write eloquently about writer's block and, as Valsa says, it's only a transient thing. Liked the imagery of this poem - the river slowing and silting up. Be encouraged!

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Khairul Ahsan 07 March 2019

'Be encouraged! ' - Thank you, @Susy Evelyne, Indded I am encourage by your thoughtful comment, appreciative as always. I am grateful to all the poets who have left words of encouragement and inspiration here. You haven't been writing or rather posting, new poems here, any more, since long. Hope, you'll return soon with new poems.

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Marvin Brato 30 June 2014

Great expression, sir!

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Khairul Ahsan 06 March 2019

Thank you very much, dear poet Marvin Brato. This morning I read your wonderful poem written as a tribute to a worthy and well deserving mentor. Best wishes and happy writing! ! ! !

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