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War, the loser
this poem was published in the online edition of The Wise owl magazine. the young Iranian poet who was killed in the war, Ms. Parnia Abbassi, is remembered here
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Eagle in the fishmarket
By Sherin Mary Zacharia Water ripples Boats are nearing the harbour A bird’s eye view Counts the fish in the catch, a hard day’s labour. Eagle spreads its wings, soars high Counts the boats, the splashing waves Crows fly in groups Black, noisy, annoying, speedy winds they brave. Fishermen tanned, wet, touch the shore Crates…
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Beautiful world
Counting the tiny dew drops swinging, With golden glow, on pine needles After the lazy Sun wakes up, late, Still hiding behind the misty hills Over the meadows, wet; they shake dry- To be green and bright, in the warm shine. Peace comes from true beauty Beauty much fresh and pure Untouched by man and…
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Environment
by Sherin Mary Zacharia It rained much woes When it had rained for long Flooding the rivers Submerging the fields and The water lillies there. Plastic floated In pieces of different colors Did it rain plastic? It rained more The house was cold It’s children cold They slept. Crows didn’t perch on the electric line…
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Miracle in the dessert
Only the awesome ones possess this incredible – Ability to hold on and try, try and try again; Until they win at last, against all possible odds. Pearls of sweat not wasted, their goal now reached. Hard work and determination never defeated Victory marks champions great, who had decided Not to give up! Not even…
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Ammachiplavu
Prompt given by eminent poet Satbir Chada madam on day 8 of the National Poetry Writing Month 2025 conducted online by The Significant League on Facebook was “History in verses” Poem by Sherin Mary Zacharia The throne that awaited him did not seem to be cozy His kin had sought the forces …
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poem published in The Wise Owl e-mag
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A return much awaited
(2024) Entire world awaits you, now Your entry on the dimly lit ramp Eyes long to catch a glimpse, of you Lips ready to ‘WOW’ in awe, for you News spread like wild fire, uncurbed Media celebrate your return with much din Men and women throng every street Children happily seated to view your…
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Arrangement of roses in a bouquet
‐————————————————— Bound by a red silk ribbon The roses smiled at each other. Many smiled at them Celebrity smiled at them. Roses felt proud Very much pleased. The star waved Lifted his bouquet high Again he waved Crowd cheered, roared Celebrity returned every kiss Flying towards him Let the bouquet free Roses began to fly…
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Heights of beauty
poem by Sherin Mary Zacharia in the anthology Soul Talk published by the SoulScriber’s Society the poem is on the theme Ajanta Ellora caves Thank you Geethanjali Dilip madam for inviting Sherin Mary Zacharia to be part of this anthology. We had a great time reading more and more about the caves, watching videos, viewing…