Mihir Kamat

Tag: Poems

  • X marks the spot

    X marks the spot

    A slight chill teases the air
    Behind a veil of silken mist
    Carelessly the trees they sway
    Dancing in the velvet breeze
    Each moment ticks away so fast
    Faster than your eyes may blink
    Gorgeous, sparkling in the fire’s glow. I wonder
    How they look so beautiful, so pretty
    In the meager light as I gaze upon them;
    Just stare in amazement at your face,
    Knowing not how I’d spend
    Life without you. Not even another
    Moment need pass by without you by my side.

    Needless, my words are now as my heart is
    Open, my eyes connected with yours. I try to
    Place my index finger on your
    Quivering lips; I know you
    Realize what I’m about to do, as I
    Show you this ring – I want to make you mine forever.

    Trembling, I hold your hand
    Unsure of how you would react as I ask
    Very slowly, if you’d marry me; each syllable making me
    Weak in the knees. I watch your lips closely, right there –
    X marks the spot.

    Yes! Validation at last as I see that beautiful smile
    Zigzagging all over your face. One I love more than life itself.

    I’m on cloud nine.

    © 2013 Mihir Kamat

    Inspired by today’s Daily Prompt – A-Z
    Image courtesy of Google.

  • In retrospect

    In retrospect

    The moment has passed
    That one you’ve been
    Waiting all your life;
    Your moment of truth
    Your chance to achieve greatness
    Your shot at eternal glory
    Or a final attempt to find yourself.

    But the moment has passed.
    You tried your best
    But it wasn’t good enough;
    Not what you expected
    You’ve clearly missed your mark.
    No glory
    No greatness
    No fame.
    Another name bites the dust.

    You try searching for a rewind button
    To make it all go away
    The pain
    The madness
    The ifs and buts
    The could be’s and would be’s
    But you can’t find it.
    Your time is up,
    The moment has passed.

    Now all that’s left
    Is the twilight of the past
    And vivid memories
    Stories of days gone by
    Experiences to forget
    Or simply learn from.

    Here is your rewind button.

    When in retrospect,
    Choose wisely.

    © 2013 Mihir Kamat

    Inspired by today’s Daily Prompt – Retrospective

    Image courtesy of iwallscreen.com
  • One Way Street

    One Way Street

    I wrote this song in my early days as a writer, I found this tucked under some old posts. I’ve redone some lines to my liking.

    (verse one)

    I’d been living in the past, trying to hide the pain
    Holding on for dear life, crying in the rain
    Life was a nightmare, I’d see wide awake
    The loneliness and sorrow, was too much to take

    Then you came along, became more than just a friend
    I’d spend everyday, hoping the day would never end
    And while we’d sit, we needn’t say a word
    Your eyes were always begging to be heard

    (Chorus)

    I’m going fast, so fast
    Down this one way street
    I hope to run into you
    I hope you feel it too

    And it feels just right
    Me being here tonight
    I’m falling head over heels
    Head over heels, in love with you!

    (verse two)

    Would you show me some faith? What I have for you is deep
    Make you mine forever, a promise I vow to keep
    I finally found the reason, to turn my life around
    My ship caught in the storm, has found solid ground

    I wish to wake up to your lovely, radiant face
    Lose myself in your charm, your cozy, sweet embrace
    The more I have of you, the more I want everyday
    You’ve become like a drug to me, I just can’t stay away

    (repeat chorus)

    Head over heels, in love with you!

    © 2013 Mihir Kamat
  • All my heart

    All my heart

    I feel my heart beat for a while
    Throbbing wildly in its bony cage
    Vibrations resonating across my hands
    Surely a sign that I’m still alive?

    Well, it used to be more than that, before
    My heart knew of pain and loneliness
    But, t’was capable of emotions far superior
    Fluttering with your every touch

    You placed your palm upon my chest
    And felt its rhythm; crests and troughs
    For it would know safety once more
    Only in the care of your arms

    With every breath of air you’d take
    My heart would quietly surge and swell
    A gentle thump around my ribs
    Your touch would make me feel this way

    Alas! You went so far away…
    Robbed it of its zeal to exist
    It felt like dying everyday
    For want of reason to stay alive

    My heart’s the only thing I have
    To let you know how much I care
    And with every breath I’ll give my best
    To love you with all my heart.

    © 2013 Mihir Kamat
    Image courtesy of HD Wallpapers.com
  • There’s always hope

    There’s always hope

    He keeps a picture of his wife
    Finding comfort in her eyes
    Their marriage ended long ago
    His friends kept saying, “I told you so”

    But he laughs it off with a candid smile
    ‘Coz he still wants to reconcile
    Even though he’s on a slippery slope
    He’s hanging on because there’s still hope

    The waitress at the coffee shop
    She serves a hundred; daily, non-stop
    But every day her mind still lingers
    She only wants to be a singer

    Her day will come, she tells herself
    As she keeps the cups upon the shelf
    She holds on tight to all her hope
    Maybe greatness is still within her scope

    The runner holds aloft his beer
    A broken knee once ended his career
    One day he was right at the top
    He felt like he would never stop

    But the crushing blow, much to his grief
    Stole everything like a greedy thief
    Yet his spirit still lies with the game
    Finding comfort, all the same

    Hope is naught but a silken thread
    For one day you’re alive, and another dead
    There may be good waiting in the wings
    A golden day for better things

    So don’t lose heart; don’t forget to breathe
    There’s more to life than what lies beneath
    And on days when it gets hard to cope
    Don’t fret my dear, there’s always hope!

    © 2013 Mihir Kamat
    Image copyright of Mihir Kamat.
  • In a moment

    In a moment

    In a moment
    Feel your heart beat
    As your pulse races
    While you stand atop
    The world so high
    And look down
    Upon creation.

    Feel the moment
    When the tears flow
    There’s no stopping
    Wild emotion when
    The one thing
    You loved the most
    Is gone.

    Every moment
    He stands beside her
    While her smell
    Lingers on,
    Satisfaction;
    Somewhat like
    A slice of heaven?

    A quiet moment
    Inner peace
    So hard to find
    In the raucous crowd
    A single point
    That makes us
    Feel complete.

    Right in that instant
    A moment of sin
    So hard to break
    A promise well kept
    All gone away
    With a twisted smile,
    In a wisp of smoke.

    So many things
    To learn in life
    So easy, hard
    And in between
    But everything does
    It all begins
    In a moment.

    © 2013 Mihir Kamat

    Image courtesy of wallpaperswide.com

  • Breaking the pattern

    Breaking the pattern

    The world seems covered with streaks and dots
    Like zebra stripes and parking spots
    Getting used to staying within the lines
    Of living inside, bound and confined

    Zombies; slaves of ticking clocks
    Too afraid to think outside the box
    So calculated each and every step
    Convoluted like a spiders web

    What is it about oranges and apples?
    Why can’t it be really plain and simple?
    Why not listen closely to cacophony
    You might just find your symphony

    Does everything need to be kept in order?
    Making a mess isn’t quite a disorder
    You may call it sloppy if it doesn’t look the part
    Or you might just call it a work of art!

    It may be easier said than done
    But a method to madness? Where is the fun?
    I live life on terms those are my own
    Then maybe it’ll read on my tombstone

    That here lies a man who did it all
    Who hit his head, who had a great fall
    But boy did he have fun along the ride
    Breaking the pattern with every stride.

    © 2013 Mihir Kamat

    Original image courtesy of wallsave.com

  • A book of faces

    A book of faces

    I decided to take the edge off of this week’s writing challenge and turn it into something fun – a piece of poetry. I personally feel Facebook is a great forum for people to connect and share what they think online. It’s definitely great to have a social network around that will let you do a lot of cool stuff and hang out with friends and family who are far away geographically. People can get carried away with what they post and there could be security hassles, but you can’t take away the fact that it helps bring people closer.

    Enough of the serious stuff. Time to enjoy some poetry. I call it “A book of faces”.

    A book of faces

    I travel through this book of faces
    A mix of time and many places
    I come across a lovely smile
    It makes me ponder for a while

    That tickle of a funny joke
    Or the childishness of a friendly poke
    A birthday wish that warms the heart
    Or hearty hope for a brand new start

    Some witty puns, a clever status
    A post from a friend after a long hiatus
    A photo from a summer day
    Or a note to mark a holiday

    A movie reel; a song I like
    Or an adventure video from your latest hike
    A cup in hand; you feel like a winner
    Or just showing off your chicken dinner!

    Playing cards or throwing sheep
    Or growing onions in your sleep
    Laugh aloud to a brilliant gag
    Or find yourself on a photo tag

    You love or hate it; it’s all a choice
    To me it’s where I find my voice
    It may be a fad or a compelling obsession
    To like or not to like; that is the question.

    © 2013 Mihir Kamat

    Inspired by this week’s mind the gap challenge. Image courtesy of Google.

  • Finishing touch

    Finishing touch

    I watch you brush your hair so gently
    With one straight motion, from up to down
    With every caress you tease my senses
    As I look into your deep blue eyes

    You twirl your fingers as you try to make up
    Your mind above everything else
    Why, that layer of rouge on your rosy cheeks
    A radiant blossom on a winter night

    You apply a swish of purple haze
    With a glint of glitter on your skin
    Together with the blackest black
    Of your eyelashes; so perfectly thin

    The reddest red of your lips so moist
    Makes me feel like I want to kiss them
    So tempting, playful, fascinating
    A dazzling sight for wanting eyes

    And as you add another finishing touch
    Stroke by stroke; you fail to realize
    That beauty’s not defined by what you just made up
    But lies in the eyes of the beholder.

    © 2013 Mihir Kamat

    Photo credit wallsave.com, edited by Mihir Kamat

  • Stuck in a rut

    Stuck in a rut

    A lot of days just pass by
    Put though the grind
    They’re days of thoughtless actions
    Without much heart or mind

    How cheaply we seem to live our life
    And some of us don’t even care
    It’s funny how we just don’t have
    The time to stand and stare

    Some have never read a book
    They say they’re just too busy
    Some prefer to work on weekends
    No time to savor a melody

    We choose to spend our day to simply
    Plan some more despair
    When all we need are quiet times
    To reflect and repair

    Oh what I’d give to spend a day
    To just laze around in bed
    To release the million thoughts I have
    Flowing in my head

    Or look at some old photographs
    Or just stay home and cook
    Or spend time with a young loved one
    Or unwind with a good book

    Alas, I’m a prisoner of my own routine
    My mind feels caged; closed shut
    And like a zombie I live my life
    Stuck in a rut

    © 2013 Mihir Kamat