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jn.selvadurai
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I write poetry as a hobby.

  April 2024     8 hours ago

Submitted Poems 5 total

Colours of Unity

Two men, one white and one black,
Locked in battle, then dying on a track.
Creed and shade, mere illusions spun,
For blood that flowed had colours one.
 
In humanity’s tapestry, threads entwine, 
Black, white, and shades, both yours and mine. ...

by Niranjan Selvadurai

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The Ultimate Religion?

“Oh! Mighty God, the knower of all,
I implore thee to make one call,
Of the Religions, us humans enthral
What is the noblest of them all?”
 
“The noblest one I cannot guess
What ‘Religion’ is I know even less
But my son, all noble sages...

by Niranjan Selvadurai

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Colours One

Two men of colours white and black

Battling as foes, lay dying on a track

Their colour or creed mattered none

For blood that gushed had colours one


 

Whatever our colour or creed

At birth on mother’s milk we feed

Mother, father,...

by Niranjan Selvadurai

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Covid at the door

Covid at the door
Knock, Knock
Who is there?
Is that you David?
No Ma’am its’ Covid
David is already with me
Its’ you I’d like to see!
 
Covid who?
And what do you do?
From number 19, I am
You know me well Ma’am!
No no, Covid please go
...

by Niranjan Selvadurai

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Success

I raced up the mountain looking for you
So many others were running up too
To be the first and to be the best
From childhood we train for this test

I went past many in my haste
Some seemed tired some seemed dazed
But reaching that summit was...

by Niranjan Selvadurai

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added 3 months ago
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Latest Comments: 48 total

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Great timely poetry. Right mood. Love it.

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Thank you for your appreciation. We are one race - the human race.

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Thank you for your appreciation. It means a lot.

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Thank you for your appreciation and rich feedback.

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Hmm an interesting thought. Thank you

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Wow a great effort. A poetic learning experience for me. Thank you.

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Thank you for you sentiments Karl. I do see your point. This poem is about uniting humanity while you have emphasised the disquiet, division and confusion created through misinformation in your poem.

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Thank you Elizabeth for your appreciation of the message.

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Catchy interpretation of the sad state of affairs. Thank you.

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Exquisite craftsmanship. Of a lost opportunity and a life long regret…

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Thank you Amanda for your appreciation.

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thank you voting for this poem. Great to observe the message being appreciated.

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Wow what vivid imagery! Beautiful message.

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l love the thought and story line. A wise pollywog!

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A meditative reflection on your own reflection. Deep and meaningful message. Stand out poetry. Thank you.

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