With a whir the motor boat spurts into life
excitement and smiles drawn on the faces
the waters whispering secrets to the heart
embracing all in a blanket of serene tranquility!
The eyes feast on its calm blue persona
the lens all set to capture its alluring beauty
the cool sea breeze caresses the body
initiates a conversation with the gentle waves!
“Putt putt” stutters the engine to an inert state
the motor seems to have died an untimely death
the wait for the rescue boat to arrive is a long one
stranded right in the middle of the blue expanse!
The hot afternoon sun blazing in all its glory
the water gleaming golden under its gaze
unwanted thoughts torment the mind
takes refuge in prayers to dispel the fear!
An hour long wait seems like eternity,
the rescue boat bringing in a sigh of relief
the ride back in silence and reflection
offering gratitude for a safe docking at the port.
This actually happened to us at Chilka lake in Orissa which covers an area of over 1000 sq. kms.We spent some anxious time stranded in the middle of the huge water body. Have you ever been stranded at any place? Do share your experience.
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Wow great words written on being stranded, Radhika and yes it sure happens with us sometimes and in the middle of the ocean it sure is scary. A nice poem.
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Thank you Kamal. Glad that finally all those anxious moments ended with us safely at the dock.
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Yes it sure must be Radhika to be stranded and our hearts do somersaults like crazy. I can surely understand.
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That does sound like you had a frightening experience as you waited for the rescue to arrive. It sure sounds scary but I must say that on the plus side, you have made a beautiful poem out of that, Radhika. 🙂
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Haha! Thanks Pranitha ☺️
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Radhika, I am amazed at the beautiful poem you could churn out of an unpleasant experience you have had in the middle of a lake. I can understand the angst very well as it brings back memories of the day I fell into Naini Lake and our trip could have turned into a nightmare for my teenage children 🙂 Luckily the boat was nearing the shore and the oar man seemed to be alert!
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Omg! Balroop that must have been a harrowing experience. You must all have been terribly shaken up. Glad that the oarsman was alert and did all that was required to help you out.
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OMG ! This is really a frightening experience, I’m scared of deep water !!
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Yes it was Megala. All kinds of unwanted thoughts start bombarding your mind.
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Yes, I could feel now !!
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I liked the way you brought out the excitement in the first part of your poem and how the same excitement turns into a nightmare in the second part.
Indeed a scary and harrowing experience 😢
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Indeed a scary experience. Thanks for your feedback Deepika!
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That is scary yet good.
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Thanks Vikram!
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Oops! I am terrified to think of your state of mind in those few moments. But how beautifully you have weaved a poem out of your trauma. Lovely!
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That one hour was really tense. Can only thank Almighty for bailing us out safely. Glad that you enjoyed the poem Vandana. Many thanks 🙂
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You’ve described that experience with such a beautiful string of words Radhika! It must have been such a worrisome hour especially under the blazing sun…
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Thanks Divya. Indeed a gruelling hour filled with anxiety!
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Oh! Really! We have visited the Chilka lake three times. But, surely whenever I’ll be there in the future, I’ll remember this piece of yours. Not at all a good experience, but still you’ve made it poetic… 🙂
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Thanks Mani. Happy that you didn’t get to experience this ordeal on your visits to the lake!
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But, now on, I’ll definitely think twice before taking a ride!
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I have been to Chilika lake. It is spectacular. And you brought the perfect essence through your writing.
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Thank you so much 🙂
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You’re welcome Radhika😊
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Very nice Radhika!!!
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Many thanks!!
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Beautiful poem with so much of angst and anxiety!! All well that’s ends well
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Yes. Glad that it ended well albeit after giving us some anxious moments!
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