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Thursday, April 30, 2020

Zenith

Credit: Ratna Pochiraju

Blue as the vast sky
He sat taller than the mountain
Standing beside him in pristine white
Soothed by the gentle aura
Of the Lord who ruled the Universe

Earthy hills bowed at his feet
Resembling the animal kingdom
Proud to have their teammate
Adorn his majestic shoulders for eternity

The sun paused midway
Waiting to a side
Marveling at the Lord’s ease
At confining the darkest poison in his throat
And enclosing the gutsy Ganga in his dreadlocks

This was the moment- Zenith;
When the Universe held in its hands
The gift of infinite power & peace
With the blessing of wisdom;  
To use them all with care;
To trust the Lord and his ways
To care for those who belonged to Him

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Note: I wanted to end the series with a positive and hopeful poem. What can be better than Lord Shiva deep in meditation? 
Thank you for all your lovely comments. (I know we'll have to share another closing post, but still...)
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I don't usually share videos but this poem reminded me of the below scene (which is my absolute favorite because of the song and the picturization). Enjoy!


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33 comments:

  1. Wonderful composition in praise of Lord Shiva and a great message. Let's surrender ourselves to Him and believe in his ways.

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  2. Definitely positive and Hopeful. Wise choice.

    Kudos for Yet another successful A to Z. :-)

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    1. Thank you so much, P :)
      Had a lot more fun this year. (Despite the circumstances).

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  3. Wow. Just speechless. It's an absolute bliss to read this outstanding poem. Beautiful dear.

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    1. Thank you so much, dear. <3 I wanted something positive and divine.

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  4. Your poetic sense is enchanting and soothing. I have attempted poetry a few times but get lost in finding the rhyming lines. Your posts have given me a new enthu to look at poetry again. Thank you Srivalli

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    1. Thank you so much, Viyoma <3
      Please do give it another try. Poetry is much more than rhyming.

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  5. The Finale couldn't have been better and more divine! I have become a fan of your poetry and the paintings. They are powerful, beautiful and soul-stirring. Thank you for introducing us to various forms of poetry too. It has been an honor having known you over these two blog challenges, and I look forward to our continued interaction. Best wishes always!

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    1. Thank you so much, Jyoti. <3 I'm happy to have found you through the challenges. I've got a new friend in you.

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  6. Congratulations on successfully completing the A to Z Challenge!
    I missed your series this year but enjoyed how you ended it on a positive note invoking the great lord. Will read the rest at leisure now.
    www.nooranandchawla.com

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    1. Thank you so much, Noor. I've missed yours too but now that we are not running anymore, I'll be reading through each post slowly. :)

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  7. What an ode to Lord Shiva! Excellent job!
    Heartiest congratulations for successfully completing the challenge. Wishing you all the best for all future endeavours.

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    1. Thank you so much, Anagha <3
      Wishing you the best. :)

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  8. Om Namah Shivaya Srivalli.
    Perfect last post of the series.
    Thank you for your delicate and deep offerings of poetry this month. To me, your poems were like the blooms of Aparajita (blue butterfly pea).
    I'm so glad I found you this month.
    Much love.
    Arti xx

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    1. Thank you so much, Arti. <3 I'm delighted to find you this month through the challenge.
      Aparajita reminds of my last year's A to Z challenge. My first post was for the same.
      https://sri-lovenature.blogspot.com/2019/03/aparajita.html

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  9. I haven't commented much, but I've enjoyed reading all your poems. Congratulations on completing the A-Z!
    Black and White (Words and Pictures)

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    1. Thank you so much, Anne :)
      Means a lot to me.

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  10. A perfect poem with which to bring your month of gems to a close. I've so enjoyed my visits, thank you.

    Z is for ...

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    1. Thank you so much, Keith :)
      Loved your posts too.

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  11. Beautiful poem, a great way to end this challenge! I enjoyed a lot visiting your place, thank you!
    Z is for Zakka

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    1. Thank you so much, Frederique :)
      Loved the quilts you shared with us on your blog.

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  12. Wonderful way to complete the A2Z series Srivalli :) with the blessings of the lord Shiva... I am already a big fan of all your poems and the painter too behind the poems :)!Hope to keep the interactions on... Many congratulations for completion of the A2Z challenge :)

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    1. Thank you so much, Ira. <3 I've loved each of your poems this month (April) and I'm happy to have met you through the challenge. Hoping to stay in touch.

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  13. Your poem is very good. Good thoughts. Wisdom, strength, energy all for doing good. There are many living divine beings around.
    Congratulations for successful A to Z Blogging.
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  14. To care for those who belong to him...Gratitude...I loved your poems and some will stay with me Congrats on finishing the challenge..see you around

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    1. Thank you so much, Arti. :) It was great getting to read your posts. See you again soon.

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  15. I loved the positive vibes. A perfect conclusion to the series. Congratulations on finishing the A2Z challenge! Kudos to you, AtoZ survivor. :)

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  16. I thought of Lord Shiva & Ganga.
    Nice words!
    Great end :)

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  17. The simplicity that defines the magnificence of Lord Shiva is commendable. Much love and best wishes. Sanjana

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