Dutch Miss

I want you to know that you are always

On my mind despite the passage of time.

The first time I saw you, I could not take

My eyes off you. I was shy then and would

Hide behind a tree to observe you walking

Past me as if I didn’t exist, Dutch Miss. In

Those days, I remember how I would

Dream about you and wake up, suddenly,

In the middle of the night: a dream which

Did not translate into reality. I am sure

Your beauty must have left behind a

Trail of broken hearts but you did not

Care. You dared to follow the wind

And traveled to exotic and mystical lands.

It was almost as if you had a magic wand

In your hands. I hope to catch up with

You, one day, in India or Amsterdam.

BIO:

Dr. Archan Mehta has earned a PhD. in Management. Currently, he is a Consultant and Writer based in India. In his free time, Dr. Mehta likes to stroll in the outdoors and party with close friends. He is also fond of meditation. Please feel free to reach out to the poet at archanm@hotmail.com at your convenience.

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TEARS FOR WATER* BY SINGER ALICIA KEYS

Like many folks, I am a big fan of Alicia Keys.
Her musical talents have moved me to tears, smiles, nods of agreement, and even smooth moves on the dance floor.

So, I was really geeked to find her poetry book amid the many treasures uncovered at my local thrift store.

Here's the verdict...
I wasn't all that impressed.
In my opinion, she's a much better lyricist and singer than poet.

Although her candor and willingness to expose her raw emotions through the written word earned much respect, I had higher hopes.

For one thing, the poems were too long to create the effect that they had the potential of creating. Secondly, there was nothing unique or original in her style of expression.

The positives?

I loved some of the titles and the book has over 100 pages of verse.

Overall I would give it ** STARS.