tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374770906922548577Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:53:18 +0000haikuFree verserhymingrhymeHaikusNationalPoetryMonth(NaPoWriMo)The Whispering DewdropsA to Z Challengelifeinspirationalexploring poetryshapepoemNarrativeExperimenting With Poetry FormsWritingacrosticsflash fictionblogaddaloveLyric Poetryfictiongillette160 charactersMagpievalentineConcretePoemphotospoetry5W PoemHappy Mothers DayName PoetryPoemVillanellecartoon poemfibonaccifriendship poemrondelsvalentines day card100 words fictionsBasic ShapesEarth DayEpicPoemGreek MythsJapanese TankaPongalPublicationSeven Wondersabc 's poemcinquainclerihewcoupletshaibun formlimericksmelly stubblesonnettanka japanesetitanic300 words fictionAccoladesAphroditeCausesChristmasComplex AcrosticContemporary PoemDa VinciDaughterDouble AcrosticDouble-dactylsEkphrasis PoetryFairy taleGhazalsHaynakuHopeHypnotismIdyll formIndependenceKINDLE EDITION for DownloadKing of PopMicheal JacksonMono LisaMotherMusic songsNaNoWriMoNational Novel WritingNeologismNewspaper PoemsPaintingsPalindromePi-Ku HaikuPicture PoemPoetry BookQuatrainQuotesSpoetryTamil poemsThe Mood RingTreesVOTE FOR NAMEballadcloudsdisneydovegratitudeloop_poetrymoonnaaninightnight skyottavaottava rimapersonalpoemsprincessproverbrimasenryuskysmellsuntatasafarithe magwho-what-when-where-why PoemMy Words!My World!http://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Uma Anandane)Blogger279125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374770906922548577.post-7528608148044805090Sat, 07 Sep 2024 18:47:00 +00002024-09-07T11:59:07.458-07:00Free verseYou only release the tears when you realize,That your mind did not make up these thoughts after allThe voices that used to comfort you and make you feel part of the paradeLeave you to be haunted by forlorn streets marked by debris instead of footprintsThat would remind you that you were still alive, still hereBut now you are only reminded by the rush of emotions The adrenaline that paced http://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2024/09/nobody-lives-here-free-verse-poem.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vidula)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374770906922548577.post-8758175836858960588Fri, 08 Dec 2023 22:48:00 +00002023-12-08T14:50:19.235-08:00Christmasrhymerhyming Christmas is a special time we all look forward to every year. It is a season filled with joy, warmth, and traditions that bring us together. From twinkling lights to delicious treats, Christmas has a magical vibe that makes everything feel extra special. Families gather, friends celebrate, and everyone shares kindness and love. Whether it's snowing or raining outside, Christmas is celebrated byhttp://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2023/12/merry-christmas-poem-2023.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Uma Anandane)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374770906922548577.post-5598506844021227128Tue, 10 Mar 2015 13:14:00 +00002016-02-24T16:32:02.697-08:00personal Life is a roller coaster ride and change is inevitable. As a young child, I was an introvert and loved spending time with my pet kitten which I treasured the most. Except for my family members, I won’t talk much to other people and was always on the listening side. If some of my friends are argumentative to an extent that is unbearable, it so happened that I avoided them completely. Yes, I http://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-bold-step-i-took-to-start-new-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Uma Anandane)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374770906922548577.post-6052158278724088194Fri, 13 Feb 2015 19:42:00 +00002015-02-13T11:42:44.548-08:00Free versevalentine Happy Valentine http://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2015/02/happy-valentine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Uma Anandane)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374770906922548577.post-3093129732217066431Sun, 30 Nov 2014 12:06:00 +00002014-11-30T04:06:42.606-08:00flash fictionWriting Sanitation and hygiene begins at Home! The daily news on the TV was discussing energetically about the "Swachh India", a nationwide campaign for a clean and hygienic India. Kavitha came out of the kitchen with a tea in her hand. She was headed towards her only son Rahul who was busy getting ready for his college. "Didn't you mention me something related to this event, Rahul?" she asked her http://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2014/11/a-perfect-start.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Uma Anandane)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374770906922548577.post-8069539107107943247Fri, 28 Nov 2014 21:09:00 +00002014-11-28T13:21:16.090-08:00300 words fictionfictionflash fictionWriting The screen in front of me shone brightly with the words “Bharat Matrimony”. It has been a day that I had created my profile on their website. And requests have already started pouring in. But, I was busy typing something from my mobile on to the search bar. Profile ID: xxxxxx Arjun. He had called me in my mobile that afternoon in my office and introduced himself. He said he liked my http://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2014/11/a-profile-named-arjun.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Uma Anandane)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374770906922548577.post-9219948139753257983Tue, 25 Nov 2014 00:18:00 +00002014-11-25T16:00:40.821-08:00Writing Lottery - a word well known and is cherished by a common man for winning something big. But unfortunately, winning is very slim and not all are lucky to get returns on what they spend in buying the tickets. I have seen one of my uncle spend a little of his earnings every year on buying lottery tickets in the hope of winning a lottery. But, it has been a decade and he has not won much. Yet, his http://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2014/11/predict-your-luck-with-lucky-6-game.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Uma Anandane)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374770906922548577.post-6544158086798725989Mon, 17 Nov 2014 01:08:00 +00002014-11-24T15:22:18.058-08:00haikuHaikus twists and turns on path road ride akin life journey destiny en route  destiny en route  mystery life, lone and dark wee hopes light the path http://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2014/11/highway-haiku.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Uma Anandane)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374770906922548577.post-3591558524045206883Wed, 05 Nov 2014 01:17:00 +00002014-11-04T17:17:57.553-08:00Earth DayhaikuHaikus Image credit: Dick Blick Art Slaughtered fleshes, war win or lose, just remains left alongside Nature alongside Nature mass massacre, then famine ludicrous war ludicrous war feast for eyes, famine for land Bruised Ecosystem -written for Magpie Tales http://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2014/11/feast-or-famine-haiku.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Uma Anandane)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374770906922548577.post-246188310719771975Thu, 30 Oct 2014 00:26:00 +00002014-10-29T17:27:43.693-07:00haikuHaikus blood thirsty creatures predators, lurked beneath leaves hold on! crippled feet Credits - Tropicalbats Haiku written for Three Words Wednesday (Blood, Cripple,Lurk) Note : Common, but medically inadvisable, techniques to remove a leech are to apply a flame, a lit cigarette, salt, soap, or a chemical such as alcohol, vinegar, lemon juice, insect repellent, heat rub, or certain http://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2014/10/haiku-insects.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Uma Anandane)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374770906922548577.post-4354480170774165614Tue, 21 Oct 2014 00:15:00 +00002014-11-24T15:26:00.839-08:00Free verserhymingWriting The daily chores and the two sides of my face takes you to a poetic journey which takes you into a woman's daily chores to my worn out look and finally, how I manage to look good without make-up. Read, Enjoy and give it a Thought ! Get up and run, there's no time to ruin From washing to cooking, get all jobs done Put onions, pumpkins and carrots to boil Sip the soup and clean the mess, http://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2014/10/daily-chores-and-two-sides-of-my-face.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Uma Anandane)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374770906922548577.post-291248586306841165Thu, 16 Oct 2014 22:54:00 +00002014-10-16T15:54:09.962-07:00haikuHaikusMagpie Sand-witched, I admire  through timelessness mirrors bring  Reflection Matrix Maier Vivian Self Portrait - Haiku for Magpie Tales http://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2014/10/haiku-mirrors.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Uma Anandane)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374770906922548577.post-165473531042974171Thu, 05 Jun 2014 09:40:00 +00002014-06-20T08:11:22.665-07:00Free verseName Poetry Image prompt from Magpie Tales The sweetness of the lips Bonds with the tartness Opposites they are in taste but holds the same look Colors! Colors! Colors! Is what makes them alike like the skin of a man which drapes his personality You look, taste and grumble But without those painless relief that only colors can offer nothing else seems to be the same. It's http://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2014/06/bittersweet-kiss.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Uma Anandane)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374770906922548577.post-2479079749665900644Mon, 12 May 2014 13:13:00 +00002014-06-05T02:46:03.294-07:00Free verseHappy Mothers Day Happy Mother's Day ! You feel blessed whenever I smile And for every tear drops of mine, you suffer in  silence Every time I evolve in this life, you were proud of my achievements And you always stay beside me consoling whenever I'm desolated You help me to move forward And you follow suit to my every footsteps Just to catch hold of me if I may fall down What shall I do Mom? Justhttp://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2014/05/happy-mothers-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Uma Anandane)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374770906922548577.post-4718279356849191860Sun, 16 Mar 2014 17:30:00 +00002014-03-17T04:12:52.323-07:00Free versepoetry If I have wings to fly, I would fetch the stars to bring some twinkling in your eyes If I know to swim, I would build a coral swing brought from under the deep blue sea But all I could do is to use my legs to walk with you, beside you always I will write a couple of love songs so as to sing to make you feel loved I will run my fingers into your hair Slightly brushing and playing as you sleep Ihttp://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2014/03/building-love-with-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Uma Anandane)14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374770906922548577.post-1740699382873939660Mon, 10 Mar 2014 01:38:00 +00002014-03-09T19:22:01.609-07:00Free verseMagpiepoetry Wrenched skin Broken wings of things that once engrossed my childhood They lay every where on the ceilings and on the floor the innocence of my life engraved in woods and stones Here is the sofa once my grandpa used He liked it so much, it's his cosy zone Right after work, this is where he rests in peace That broken Tele, how can I forget the cheers and the smiles, this gadget airedhttp://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2014/03/memories.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Uma Anandane)16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374770906922548577.post-2238711521521998285Mon, 03 Feb 2014 12:54:00 +00002014-02-03T05:11:40.861-08:00Free verseName Poetry Rain Moist and cool Cleans my wrath Filling my heart With unsaid music Soaking in my pain And beauty Sings and unheard song Making me wait for long Soothe my form “Shelter my soul” Rain A miraculous way  Of washing dirt That covers the earth Grasses dances in mirth Moistness empties the thirst Of all the plants and the trees Without you O’ rain our energy will drain http://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-rain-poem.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Uma Anandane)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374770906922548577.post-6773147581057917782Sun, 29 Dec 2013 22:24:00 +00002014-11-28T12:34:28.072-08:00blogaddacartoon poemfictionflash fictiongilletteWriting "This was my first job and my first house before heading to the other houses in the same street. I need to make the best impression," I thought as I halted my bike near a big brown gate. I heard no braking and hence I opened the gate no. 38 bravely and rang the door bell. Within minutes, a middle aged woman opened the door and looked at my face. "Madam, this is a new promotional razor and http://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-obsessed-woman.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Uma Anandane)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374770906922548577.post-2307618408914790167Fri, 27 Dec 2013 00:17:00 +00002014-11-28T12:34:28.047-08:00100 words fictionsblogaddacartoon poemfictionflash fictiongilletteWriting Little Babe is very glad It's Sunday,  He is going for a date with his Dad It's time to play Dada, a tall and a handsome father of Babe comes home working late and hard in the jungle everyday. And whenever he comes home, little Babe will be always asleep. It was only on Sunday that Babe and Dada goes for a stroll in the forest - the only day father and son date together. But that http://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2013/12/babes-date-with-his-dad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Uma Anandane)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374770906922548577.post-3116293103043106982Mon, 23 Dec 2013 16:38:00 +00002014-11-24T15:26:00.831-08:00doveFree verseWriting To my best friend Tamilarasi (Kavitha), Written just for you! Recently when we spoke about the Dove Beauty Bar Soap Guessing game test, you agreed to come over Skype for the game. And when I said, I will be writing a public letter to you, you were like " Are you telling me the truth?". Yes, and here is the truth (but it is something related to looks/beauty dear) . Do you remember our http://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2013/12/gorgeous-lady.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Uma Anandane)17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374770906922548577.post-7519483397146732194Mon, 23 Dec 2013 01:00:00 +00002014-11-28T12:34:28.078-08:00blogaddafictionflash fictiongilletteWriting Day or Night, Time freezes its numbers When conversation exists amidst lovers On a phone conversation, Would-be Husband (Sid): Hello honey! Lady (Bebo): Hello dear! Sid: We have our marriage in two days. It feels great ! Bebo: Yes! Waiting for that day Sid: Have you booked an appointment with the hairdresser I specified. You know I love long hairs honey. That lady over http://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-marriage-conversation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Uma Anandane)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374770906922548577.post-147538491829713677Thu, 19 Dec 2013 01:44:00 +00002014-11-28T12:34:28.030-08:00blogaddacartoon poemfictionflash fictiongilletteWriting With Twinkling eyes my baby cries seeing my face she switched her place calling out her mama making melodrama And so my wife says this is no child's play It's time to say goodbye Oh! why I sigh My Baby and I Baby: Dada! Dada! (Daddy is back home) Daddy : Oh! my baby . Come on, we shall play peek-a-boo. Daddy was playing with the baby and as the fun increased, they giggled http://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2013/12/my-baby-and-i.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Uma Anandane)13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374770906922548577.post-4057183023335203785Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:57:00 +00002014-11-28T12:34:28.059-08:00blogaddafictionflash fictionWriting A smile of acknowledging Handshake of respect A shoulder for support Listening with empathy Replies what is right The look belonging to a place Holds the key to success Marking a man's  Secret Recipe of Life Three men were waiting outside the lobby with files in their hand. G-attract Razor Company Limited was looking to recruit new employers to market their products. http://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-secret-recipe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Uma Anandane)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374770906922548577.post-4830655829330196573Thu, 12 Dec 2013 00:41:00 +00002014-11-28T12:34:28.065-08:00blogaddaflash fictiongillettePoemWriting Appearances have stories to tell, A face is where hidden messages dwell Eyes talks about emotions A smile confides the notion Eyebrows define one's mentality Stubbles decode your personality Coded messages here and there  Slip through the masks we wear Scene 1 Ani: Hey Priti, do you know why Japanese women look stunningly beautiful like dolls? Priti: I don’t Ani: See! http://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-ladies-corner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Uma Anandane)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374770906922548577.post-2206882416988722459Tue, 10 Dec 2013 12:59:00 +00002014-11-28T12:34:28.041-08:00blogaddaflash fictionsmelly stubble Looking deeply beyond each other eyes Together we walk holding hands Our future merge, farther the sky In both ups and down, as one we stand A simple gift now and then is crucial To tell you beloved that he is so special  Happy Gifting! On the phone, I : Hey, can you give me an idea to gift my man, senior madam? Friend : Ha ha True! So you are into him now (giggling).  http://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-birthday-gift.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Uma Anandane)8