I started with a clean sheet, with her name calligraphed across my heart
The Geisha moulded me like Origami pieces
Folding me over, cropping and creasing
I thought ours would be a Sakura Spring
The perfect arrangement, an Ikebana creation
Instead, she stunted and tonsured me like a Bonsai
The Zen-like life I looked forward to, a Kabuki stage of theatrical performance
Taiko drums and Jujutsu bouts of battle every day
Sharp words like pungent Wasabi, me shred into Sashimi slivers
Followed by too much Sake to dull the senses
Now this proud Samurai has been beaten into submission
A mere Manga caricature, ready to say Sayonara to the world
Very vivid… Almost too much so!
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Thanks, Marissa!
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That was beautiful. The best thing I’ve read today.
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Why, thank you! That’s sweet!
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You know this is close to my heart 😉
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🙂 Thanks, N!
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Love it! ❤️
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Thanks, mum! 😉
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A theatrical air and a splendid performance. I’m pretty sure I was watching Kabuki, what with the attention to detail and the sharp emotive expressions. An absolute joy to read!
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Thanks, Ruth! Sweet of you!
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Anytime, Kunal!
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I read and re re read . You are so gifted . This is intense . I hope all’s well .
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Oh yeah, just came to me some time ago and then I posted it now coz I was away. Am glad you liked it! You gotta read this Monday’s, I’m trying something new – it’s right up your street
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I will 🙂
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Have a good weekend, P!
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You too , K 🙂
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Wonderful. A way so unique only you could write so Kunal. Thanks for sharing
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Thanks for reading & commenting, D! 👍
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🙂
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I’ve always loved the melodramatic of the Antony and Cleopatra and the Romeo and Juliet. The song “Killing me softly” also comes to mind. Ah! the romance of it! But alas, this shall not be. A Geisha girl huh! – what an imagination. Brilliant Work – I can see this played out on a stage based on your imagery!😉 Chevvy.
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Yes, Killing Me Softly can work very well with this! I really don’t know where this came from, but it was quick start to finish. Just one of those. Thanks, as always, Chev! Have a great weekend!
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The subconscious mind is an amazing place I find and that’s why it feels like it wrote itself. Great to have you back in one piece and enjoy your weekend too!
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Thanks! Also, do catch my Monday piece – new genre for me – adult comedy 😉
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hmm – sounds interesting. I’ll be right there😉
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I know you will! Have I missed any of your’s? I did try to go back, but in case there’s something you’d like me to read, pl direct me…
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Not much, I’ve been off the blog this week, was just popping in. My subconscious is taking a break Lol! I’ll see how things go next week. But you know that I have an addiction😀
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LOL! Sure, take a breather, but come back soon!
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😀 So you’re not good for my rehabilitation programme ha!ha!
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Wonderful ! Such vivid imagery accompanied by breathtaking eloquence. Enjoyed reading it immensely.
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Thank you!
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Sugoi! Sasuga! That’s cool ! I am impressed ( in what else, Japanese;)
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Lol! 👍 Arigato!
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An intense piece of writing !
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Thanks, Radhika, appreciate it!
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Welcome …..enjoy your weekend 🙂
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Great poetry, full of imagery! Great picture to support it too! 🙂
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Thanks, S, am glad you liked it!
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Feelings n metaphors..a sweet unique blend! Lovely!
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Thanks! 👍😊
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WOW WOW WOW–fabulous.
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Thank you!
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You’re most welcome–I’m glad to be connected with your blog again (I changed blogs recently, and it takes awhile to gather up all my favorite folks from the previous one)!
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👍❤️
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Girls can be mean and Kunal knows that all too well. Wonderfully weaved, innovative and utterly creative. I love the flow of your words. 🙂
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Thanks, T! Pure fiction, though!
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