My poem THE TALK OF THE TOWN reviewed by eminent reviewer retired Prof Dr Nirakar Dash of Department of English Assam Government.
Humbled & Honoured.
THE TALK OF THE TOWN !
My morning has already come smiling
New dreams even with eyes wide open
An indication that happiness is lurking
Radiant morning and uplifting breeze
Being drenched, she runs into my arms
An angel with lovely tune of her anklets
The talk of the town is soft and smooth
Though old, fresh seem conversations
Beyond all thoughts this life moves on
I am a bud blooming at your first sight
Find myself dissolved in thy love genuine
And I would love to find my muse in you.
©️®️ Dr Prasana Kumar Dalai @India
Date Thursday 07 November 2024.
REVIEW
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Now a days the poet is in a jocund mood suggested by the figurative “smiling morning”.He is looking forward to his sunny days with his beloved.The joy of the unexpected hug she gave him is expressed through:”Radiant morning and uplifting breeze”. Painting her as an angel with jingling “anklets” lends an air of supernaturality to her.Previously the people around them were somewhat critical and unfriendly towards them — he and his love.But with time, they, the “town”here in poet’s language,are “soft and smooth “, indicating neither enmity from other suitors nor any social opposition.”Though old,fresh seem conversation”– is a prominent line because it means,to put in Shakespeare’s words, love,”Looks with the mind,not with the eyes”The poet’s life moves on unhindered even with all struggles.His feeling of love, metaphorically expressed in the tenth line,is a love at first sight.As it is genuine,it would Kindle hopes and inspirations in the the poet to write more love poems like this.The word “dissolved” ,being a chemical one, stand for a complete disappearance of the physical ego of the poet and a unworldly unification with his love.The poem is outstanding in nature,Dr Prasanna Sir.Congratulations and my regards.
Prof Dr Nirakar Dash@ India
