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The Cardinal Tree~ By Swati Rawal

3/31/2015

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Autumn leaves of various hues crunch under my feet
There is a void in my heart that only you can fill
I walk, off the beaten path, trying to erase your memory
Pain clutches at my very core, shattering the stillness
I look around at the autumn splendor, but feel nothing,
Hear nothing, just a vast emptiness echoing your name
Your voice, your presence, only your existence
I have to forget; learn to live without you, but how?
And then I see the cardinal tree, my cardinal tree
The bare branches ablaze with scarlet feathers
And I want to live again, for me.


Author Bio:
I am a dentist by profession. I love the arts and nature. I am an avid photographer. I like to write poetry and short stories, mostly for family and friends. I was born and raised in India and then relocated to Trinidad and Tobago. Currently I live in Memphis, Tennessee with my husband, two boys, and two canine children.

I love bird watching. I have a passion for hummingbirds. I have a backyard with flowers grown exclusively for hummers and butterflies. In summer I spend time photographing different moods of the hummers. Their jewel tones and ability to survive odds fascinate me. I also have a habitat for other birds and it gives me great pleasure to capture their various antics with a zoom lens.

My other hobbies are, traveling, painting, reading, and listening to music. I like Indian classical music but will listen to any genre. Since relocating to Memphis, I listen to the Blues.

7 Comments
suneetha
3/31/2015 12:40:45 am

Lovely...!!! Keep going...!!!

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tapan
3/31/2015 05:55:26 am

All the spices in right proportion! Carry on.

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Swati Rawal
4/24/2015 05:19:56 am

Thank you

Swati Rawal
4/24/2015 05:20:24 am

Thank you.

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Swati Rawal
4/24/2015 05:23:46 am

Thank you !

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Carol Louise Moon
4/7/2015 08:58:33 am

I love how you draw me into this poem, and how I can relate to your feeling of missing someone. But in realizing you must go on alone, you find your inspiration in the red feathers of beauty! And this time, you go on for yourself. Inspirational poem!

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Swati Rawal
4/24/2015 05:19:08 am

Thank you...you have summed up my feelings...Swati

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