The Cradle Of Life Poem by Ravi Panamanna

The Cradle Of Life

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It was just another dawn;
It was just another wind.
The streets were empty
And the town was silent in her voice.

And in that thinning mist
I was on a morning walk.
Not many vendors had begun their day,
Not many birds were on the sidewalks.

The avenue lent a charming shade;
The breeze was kissing my chest.
The florists, the steaming samovars,
The waking scenes brought me an O Henry tale.

Life to me seemed a running brook,
That hour to me lent a charming lass.
Before me lay a whispering city,
Behind me was a bird opening her wings.

In those waking moments,
A wheelbarrow approached me in slow paces.
A woman was at the helm;
It was her morning rounds.

City’s corners listened to her footsteps,
A basket and a broomstick told her morning tale.
And among these cleansing tools
Sat a child breathing the winds of life.

She knew no perils;
She was in the cradle of life.
The schedules of life troubled her not,
She was innocence personified.

Setting a deepening tone,
It was a lingering moment.
The barrow served her a cradle,
The clattering wheels, a lullaby.

Moments later
The age old scene disappeared from my sight.
From the pavement of waking life I blest-
'May the bud spread the sweetness of dales,
May the kid wither not in the winds'.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Vidi Writes 11 May 2009

Reading this poem I was jut taken into trance... That beautiful dawn.. and its feels and tales. My trance just stopped at moment The reality entered into... 'That women with cleaning too The baby beside...' At the helm of affairs Writer brought a reality show. Yes this is life. Good write.

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Cindy Kreiner Sera 11 May 2009

What a lovely walk through the town Ravi. lost myself in the tranquil imagery yet reality Thank you

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Chitra - 11 May 2009

a serene scene...a rejuvating account

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Joseph Poewhit 11 May 2009

Paints a beautiful picture. Simple life without complexities

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Luwi Habte 11 May 2009

nice poem poet Ravi a nice clarify for a speciall feeling good job actually and thanks for sharing

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Seema Chowdhury 20 May 2009

wonderful lines. it took me back to my days when i was in Bangladesh. this was a common scene when i would go for a morning walk.thanks for sharing.

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Saadat Tahir 17 May 2009

She knew no perils; She was in the cradle of life. The schedules of life troubled her not, She was innocence personified. Hi ravi great post, , , very nice lines...tender and loving vheers

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Alison Cassidy 14 May 2009

Your words are delivered with the unmistakable stamp of a true poet. There is a musicality in your writing which is hypnotic and enchants the writer. Your story is poignant - a small slice of life that you capture with compassion and a light touch. Your cradle of life rocks sweetly. Love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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Lee Crowell 12 May 2009

well structured with a nice theme thanks for sharing

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Dat wuz beautiful i loved it really! ! 10++ DLG

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Ravi Panamanna

Ravi Panamanna

Ottapalam- Kerala State- India
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