A tender and evocative poem reflecting on the enduring presence of a loved one, even in absence. It captures how memories and emotions linger like whispers in rain, stars, and silence—eternal imprints on the heart.
Stay in the Memory
I hear your voice in the hush of night,
Humming softly in a tender light.
Your absence lingers like falling rain—
Gentle on my heart, yet heavy with pain.
The sky remembers your gentle eyes,
Like stars that gleam in forgotten skies.
Each drop of rain becomes your touch,
A fleeting moment, yet meaning so much.
Though distance keeps our worlds apart,
You live within the corners of my heart.
Longing blooms where shadows stay,
Your love endures in its quiet day.
And if the dawn forgets your name,
My soul will whisper it all the same.
Yes, time may fade but never erase
The warmth of your eternal embrace.
(Vijay Verma)
www.retiredkalam.com
Categories: kavita
Retiredकलम 
This is absolutely breathtaking. You have woven absence and presence together with such a delicate, skillful hand. The way you use contrasting imagery—like the rain that is both “gentle” and “heavy with pain,” or the love that endures in a “quiet day”—captures the complex, aching truth of longing perfectly.
The lines “And if the dawn forgets your name, / My soul will whisper it all the same” are particularly powerful. They speak to a love so profound it becomes an intrinsic part of one’s very being, impervious to the passage of time.
Thank you for sharing this evocative piece. It’s a poignant and moving testament to the fact that true connection leaves an eternal imprint on the soul.
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Thank you so much for your deeply thoughtful words. 🌹
I’m touched by how carefully you engaged with the piece and the way you reflected on its imagery.
You’ve captured exactly what I hoped to convey—that delicate space where love lingers between absence and presence, leaving an indelible mark on the soul.
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very nice .
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Thank you so much.
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Dear Verma Ji
I always admire you for this post.
Thanks for liking my post, Defeat 🌹❤️🌹❤️
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Your kind words mean so much to me. I’m truly grateful for your appreciation and constant support. 🌹❤️
It encourages me to keep writing and sharing. Thank you once again from the heart.”
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I love this very much. Very touching and heartfelt. Beautiful.
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“Thank you so much!
I’m really glad the poem resonated with you.
Your kind words truly mean a lot. ❤️”
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well done – great artwork, too
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Thank you so much for your kind words! 🌸
I truly appreciate your encouragement.
I’m glad you liked the artwork — it means a lot when creativity and message connect with others. 🎨🙏✨
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Very nice 💖
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Thank you so much, dear.
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