The bolt bangs in
The list read aloud
Name mounted in number#22
like files on government tables...
makes my guts queasy
The burning begins....
The rays from the gold-orb
cracking through
the gobbets of puffy clouds
waft into the room
claw at my face
Licking dry lips
I try to absorb
the splendor of the lounge
and drift slowly, dreaming
Waiting to be interviewed is a
test by itself...
The room settles like a shroud
air stiff and still....
With century passing with every second
...the muse blazes- it is the light!
"What do I want to become?"
'O, does it matter what I want....
....fate will be the one to decide in the end.'
My fingers sweep over my tab
itchy fingers do their web-dance
I let them waltz...
And there! Another poetry
for panchalibolchi!
You can either succumb to the fear or be nervous during an interview, or you can channel that fear and convert it into something motivational.. Well, sometimes I write out of internal necessity...:)
Linked with: http://poetryblogroll.blogspot.in/2014/10/poetry-pantry-223.html
Ah that interview.. I have found that if one hesitate with what one wants it will get you in the end.. good to be able to channel some of it to your blog...
ReplyDeleteyou have a great power of description Panchalidi...this is brilliant...now.. nice to see you regularly @ the Pantry :)
ReplyDeleteGreat you use verse to write your way out of the grip of fear...I think it is an excellent strategy!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed watching the progression of your thoughts....writing helps us think our way through tough things. Hope the interview was a good one!
ReplyDeletebutterflies n the stomach during an interview but one has to overcome it
ReplyDeleteWell, I do think I like your philosophy expressed in the last stanza, Panchali. If we have some kinds of fears, we have to find a way to look at them objectively. I like the way you just put it in the hands of fate....in other words, what will be will be! And then face the situation.
ReplyDeleteHello Dear Panchali!
ReplyDeleteMost of us are nervous and have fear of the unknown.
And as you create beautiful poems.
Greetings from Polish.
Lucia
Such waits are usually very nerve-racking. I like the way you looked at it and how you managed to channel your anxiety, including the closing lines - which made me smile.
ReplyDeleteWell covered/written.
ReplyDeleteZQ
Interviews are nerve wracking ~ Good for you to channel some of energy to writing ~
ReplyDeleteThe great enigma of how to remain relaxed, confident and capable with shaking knees, sweaty palms and a brain that suddenly loses its memory. Let me know if there is an answer!
ReplyDeletewell said ....enjoyed the panchalibolchi!
ReplyDelete"Waiting to be interviewed is a
ReplyDeletetest by itself..."
So true. You captured the tension of the moment very well.
Yes, fate can be used but make your own.
ReplyDeleteI like your itchy fingers waltzing on the keyboard. Nice, Interviews are stressful on both sides of the desk. We are lucky to be able to release our thoughts in writing.
ReplyDeleteA nice one.
ReplyDeleteI loved this: "like files on government tables..."
"like files on government tables..." As a civil servant, I found this simile interesting.
ReplyDeleteHi, I am unable to comment on your wordpress blog:(
ReplyDeleteWonderful verses..Loved the expression :)
ReplyDeleteInsightful poetry and loved your ending :)
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