The Poet and His Poetry

The movie Saajan starring one of the most graceful actors – Madhuri Dixit had the most amazing and romantic songs. The lyrics of all the songs are so meaningful and if there were a better copy, you’d agree the music is harmonious too. My poem is inspired draws inspiration from this song.

Like all my music-inspired poems, I suggest playing the song{which I have embedded below for your convenience} as you read; it’ll be like a short film …in song and poetry! I wrote this poem with hopes of making it a song one day. I think it’d be an excellent pick as a song for something like ‘Four more shots’. If anyone wishes to collaborate with me to make some good music in a way where we can retain our individual copyrights and credits, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

The Poet and His Poetry – poem by Ruelha

I am the poet; you are my poetry
All day, everyday, I obsess over you only
If I am the artist, you are my muse
Without your inspiration, I'm just a recluse

If I am the bread, you are the delectable butter
Without you encompassing me, it'll be a dry supper
And sure, bread's the main ingredient here
But butter elevates taste and enhances flavour

Both of these go well together
One's not more important than the other
As delicious as it may be, nobody eats plain butter
And there's really nothing exciting about bread on a platter

If I am the eye, you are my vision
It's always about you; you influence every decision
I adjust everything to accomodate you
Because I see you in my future too

You are the tune to my song
Without you, the music is wrong
If I am the one singing
Melody and harmony, you be bringing

You are the oxygen in my air
Without you, my lungs are filled with despair
Sure, I'll be inhaling and exhaling
But it's a wonder how I'll be surviving

Yours is the only name on my lips
You've taken over like a speech eclipse
And when I speak, all in vain
By mistake, I always take your name

You know my heart is calling out to you
Without you the red in my veins are turning blue
You gave rise to bitter-sweet restlessness
Oh, how did I give in to callous recklessness!

You are the lyrics to my song
Without you, there's only instruments, no singing along
I am the poet; but, you are my poetry
When you're away, I swell with anxiety

I am the poet; and you are my poetry
Every moment of my life, I dedicate unto you solely!

- RUELHA
www.ruelha.com
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Disclaimer: This poem is purely literary. Please read it with an open mind and out of respect for the written word. To me, writing is my life. There is nothing I love more. I have a very creative imagination. Most of my poems do not hint at my life/situation. Kindly refrain from drawing such parallels. Much of what I write is purely fictional. Situations and examples may be hypothetical. I have always written about topics I am passionate about – Christianity, makeup, melancholic poetry, food, romance, women’s issues, soulful music, narratives, etc. Given the circumstances, my gender, situation, geography, etc., I feel the need to put up a disclaimer! Everyone is entitled to an opinion. But, please don’t interpret this poem in a disrespectful manner. Please extend me the grace of excusing typos if you notice any. I seldom ever edit due to time constraints. My written material may have references to various substances, none of which I promote. My writings contain material that may be unsuitable for children.

Lyrics of Tu Shaayar Hain, Main Teri Shaayari with Hindi to English Translation