HIS LIKENESS

I have a likeness placed in front of me,

and I am plunged deep in memory.

The likeness is of someone I know,

and he has left this world,

by him, in the likeness, shrubs grow,

shrubs- green as emerald.

He wears upon his face a smile,

and appears felicitous,

he seems to know things, while

I seem oblivious.

He's the one who inspires me and

captures my imagination,

I am plunged in thoughts and

am in contemplation.

I sigh why did he leave the earth,

so very quietly and,

before I, his fan, took birth-

before I was on land.

But he has attained immortality,

for his good deeds,

I am just a mere follower, he

is the one who leads.

I still have the likeness in front of me,

it extorts sorrow and evokes glee.

Author's Note

I wrote this poem today, as a tribute to my favourite singer- Mukesh. He was a good human being, besides being a great singer. Feel free to comment and criticize.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

First, let me say using the word "likeness" is so much more expressive than using "picture" . . . love this choice. Yours appears to be a message of adoration, but not necessarily based on anything tangible that you've experienced firsthand. This could be a message written for a parent or grandparent, as well. In another sense, this could be any admired person who serves as an inspiration. You've made your feelings clear & palpable thru-out the poem. Frankly, I think the beauty of the message lies within you, not in this other person. You have created this idea of how a person might be, someone you've never met, so to me, I believe you are really showing us the beauty within yourself.

[Vatsal Rohilla (account shifted)]

I am extremely honoured and pleased to read this review of yours. You have engrossed yourself in the poem while reading it and have poured your opinion out. A warm thanks for your kind review and for commending me. Keep reviewing.

[ATCcool]

awesome.....loved it

it was expressed really awesome

awesome awesome awesome

[Vatsal Rohilla (account shifted)]

Thanks for your review, friend....nice repetition in the review.

[ATCcool]

hahaha...LOL

u r awesome