http://slow.writerscafe.org/RivaRazdan The original writings of author RivaRazdan en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776218679 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 This poem is inspired by my grandmother's tale of love along with the loss that she experienced on the demise of my grandfather. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RivaRazdan/1460108/ This poem marvels at the strength of a close friend of mine who battled several of the horrors life has thrown at her - ovarian cancer being the most fatal and recent of them - and emerged triumphant. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RivaRazdan/1460081/ This poem and the next one is about a close friend of mine who as an army brat had been forced to move across countries in her childhood, having to acclimatize to unfriendly people and hostile places. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RivaRazdan/1460080/ Melt into the melodyGive into the dreamSpin into a trancealmost lost in sleep.Wisps of clouds floating by,dew quivering on the leaves.Time to appreciate morning light and seashells decorating the beach.Intangible blocks of leisure filled with dabs of paint.A freshness inspired by natureSum.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RivaRazdan/1460070/ Leaf after leaf Ancient and comfortingsuccumb to the power of words Swirls and dabs,colours exploding.Hum a little melody,make yourself heard.Leap and bound like never before.Let the mirror reflect your beaming soul.Flashes of naturecaptured in parts Please never let it.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RivaRazdan/1460068/ This poem narrates the events that lead to the creation of a strong female personality, unafraid and unyielding. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RivaRazdan/1460053/ This poem is an extended metaphor for Release. I believe that in life or love, as in dance, our obsession with perfection often overrides the sheer joy of the experience. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RivaRazdan/1455580/ Pockets of skydare me to reach them.To make use of my limbsand climb to the clouds.But something holds me back,something weighs me down.An anchor tied to my heartpinions me to the ground.Is it love or fear that constrains my flight?or my innate vulnerabilityand lack of fight.Mulling over matter.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RivaRazdan/1437527/ The worries evaporate from his mind As his fingers rest on the keys.However tiresome the world around him got,This came to him with ease.Magic poured out from his palmsin the form of a melody.Passersby stopped to marvelbut it was not them he wished to please.His eyes became calm yet childlike,t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RivaRazdan/1437522/ The first chapter from my novel in progress http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RivaRazdan/1432546/ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RivaRazdan/1340442/ Searching frantically for respite.Just a peak of dappled sunlight.A splash of azure waterAnd salty ocean mist.Soothing acoustic melodiesAnd lands that are sun-kissed.However one must respect the sands of time,Plod on through grit and grime.Apply balm to fresh wounds each night and praythat they may .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RivaRazdan/1322233/ In this poem, dance is a metaphor of the process of falling in love. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RivaRazdan/1260772/ This poem is a description of the way the Hindu festival of Diwali is celebrated. It is a celebration of the return of King Ram to his kingdom after a 14 year exile in a forest. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RivaRazdan/1259385/