For many days, I have wondered what do I say?
Is there anything useful, in knowing of me this way?
Just a visiting card, this space does seem to be,
How can you know, just by this, all about me?
I have a million thoughts, racing through my mind,
So many emotions, difficult to capture I do find,
A writer’s journey, in the quest of dreams, desire,
Straight from the heart, scars that burn like a fire.
Read my rhymes, dear friend, to know my heart,
I place my mind in poetry, a really subtle art.
Cast your minds on my work,
Just forget about li’l ol’ me,
I’m just an amateur writer,
Nothing much more to see.
With my trusted quill & ink,
I fill the voids my mind shows,
Balancing my thoughts, like
Thorns that complete a rose.
The poet amateur, that’s me,
Wandering on paths unknown,
In infinite lanes of my mind,
Where I always walk alone.
I’m Leo, 25 years old, from Bangalore in India. I’m also known as the Amateur Poet, and write a lot of poetry.. forms, free verse, and even dab my hand in inks of fiction and long series stories at times! I reside wherever inspiration holds its court, where the thoughts flow like the river goes over each stone. I’m no professional in writing, still a student at heart, learning and becoming better as time passes. I may have a lot of writes, but yes, I’m still the amateur poet, wanting to better myself.. keeps me going when I want to say I give up.! I rhyme without reason, coz my love for writing is unconditional. To me, writing is an art that I’m trying to perfect. I’ve been blogging since November 2006 and it wasn’t my first choice actually, blogging.. I was brought to this beautiful world by a friend, and I’ve not looked back since.

I think we’re all amateurs at heart as we learn life’s lessons and express them in words which sometimes tumble over each other. Your piece captured the heart of many a writer. Thanks,
left stunned by your words as ever…
Thanks, Kirti
What a great take on writing and living…look forward to reading more..ELiza Keating
Thanks, ELiza
Before anything else, you have a purely magical and beautiful blog. I would have said it’s as beautiful as poetry but here it would seem only ironic.
Poetry is one of the noblest forms of expression, and to do it so well is an art you surely possess in abundance.
Waiting to read more, know more, and grow more.
Hi Jojo
Thanks very much for liking my poetry and appreciating it. Welcome to read more any time.
ah! how many blogs do u have Vinay?!:) i never knew u had one in wordpress too!! I’m following!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
keep writing buddy!!
I shifted back to WordPress, Nas. I have just this one now
Cheers. Thanks for the follow.
WOWOWOWOWOWOW for the new look. Straight forward classy and beautiful.
I envy your vision of beauty that you possess and portray.
Hey JJ
Gld you loved the new look
THank you..!
You’ve been awarded and tagged – http://jojofeelings.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/3-reasons-to-celebrate/
JJ: Awarded.. Hmm.. Tagged.. bigger hmm
Here’s to you from ‘My Dear U’
http://mydearu.wordpress.com/2012/03/18/sizzling-brownie-23-the-sunshine-award/
I know urs is a non-tag non-award site but i had to
I’ll acknowledge
Just wont be passing on, Aame!
Sure V
No Probs ! Thanks for acknowledging !
I’ll put up a post soon with the same!
Wow…feels like u stole the words from my mouth if i were to describe my love of writing and my foray into the world of poetry and blogging!…glad to know that there are similar minded people out there….:) Ur writing inspires!!!..Keep blogging…
Thanks & Welcome to my blog, Preethi!
One word to describe your blog…WOW!! refreshing, rejuvenating and appealing… keep your posts coming!
Thanks, Apala
Glad you liked my blog.
I love your Isaac Asimov quote. If I didn’t write, I think I might die, too.
Peace, Linda
Nice to meet a fellow writer who shares that thought
Welcome to my blog, Linda.
WOW. I know that’s an understatement, but then that’s the only word that comes in mind after going through your blog.
All your poems are so unique, so beautiful and they always leave a magical impact on the reader!
Had I not stumbled upon your blog, I seriously would have missed out something!
Keep up the good work
Thanks for all that appreciation, Sohini
I certainly hope to live up to that expectation. Welcome to my blog, and hope to see your comments on my poems as well sometime. Cheers & happy weekend.
Hey Leo! Have known you from 2-3 months, and finally, TODAY, I got a chance to explore your blog. I regret not having the time to do this earlier. In all seriousness, what a blog! Your poems are so beautifully expressed, and thoughts well organized into words. Keep writing.
gracie Tacie
welcome to my chota mota sa blog world
enjoy ur stay.
I thought of you, when I read this yesterday! Very similar to the example you quoted on Haiku Heights about ‘What is a Haiku?’
will I grow old
like you?
autumn butterfly
ano yo^ ni waga mo oishi ka aki no cho^
.あのやうに我も老しか秋のてふ
by Issa, 1804
Thank you, Shree, for sharing that… it’s a beautiful haiku
beautiful words!
Thanks, Deepa.
Beautiful poetry you’ve put up here, Leo!
I’m on my toes for more!
Thanks, Riddhi
It’ll be coming often. This is just the about page. Thanks!
Beautiful intro and an even more beautiful blog!!
Loved reading it
Thanks, Privy
Hi Leo,
My name is Rishi Vohra and I am the author of a debut fiction novel titled ‘Once Upon the Tracks of Mumbai.’ For more information on the book, please visit http://www.rishivohra.com. I was wondering if you would be interested in reviewing my book on your blog. Look forward to hearing back!
Best,
Rishi
Congratulations on the debut fiction.
Sure, Rishi. I’d be happy to. I had read about the book from your interview with Arpita. It sounds interesting.
Nice to meet you Leo! Lovely Blog!
Thank you and welcome to my blog, Jennifer.
You have been given the Liebster Award here – http://jojofeelings.wordpress.com/2013/02/25/liebster-angel/
OK
You are really a very talented poet, Leo! I loved your blog name, we all rhyme without reason in every aspect of our life cause we all endeavor to attain perfection on various platforms! I am glad to come across your blog and will certainly be following! Take Care!
With warm wishes,
-Naima.
Thank you for the praise, and glad you liked my poetry, Naima. Thanks!
You’re most welcome and very well-deserving of every praise you receive =)
-Naima.
Thanks!