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A Poem for Susan Jarvis Bryant: ‘The Fairy Godmother’ by Satyananda Sarangi

October 2, 2023
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The Fairy Godmother

for Susan Jarvis Bryant

The fairy sings so far away and lifts
My spirit, day by day through fading light;
With every word well measured, clear inspite
Of distance, space and time. The season shifts
Along with changing faces; yet her voice
Remains the same, now deeply etched within
To flow with blood below my hardened skin;
Thus God may leave to man no chance nor choice
Yet send forth faith and warmth in unknown forms
To hold in equipoise, the lurking storms.

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Satyananda Sarangi is a young civil servant by profession. A graduate in electrical engineering from IGIT Sarang, his works have featured in the Society of Classical Poets, Shot Glass Journal, Snakeskin, WestWard Quarterly, Sparks of Calliope, Page & Spine, Glass: Facets of Poetry, The GreenSilk Journal and elsewhere. Currently, he resides in Odisha, India.

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Comments 12

  1. Paul Erlandson says:
    2 years ago

    Well done, Sir!

    Reply
    • Satyananda Sarangi says:
      2 years ago

      Greetings, Sir!

      Thank you so much.

      Reply
  2. Mike Bryant says:
    2 years ago

    Wow, Cinderfella… amazing.
    Now, do as your Hairy Godfather says…
    finish your chores, wash your feet
    then go outside and wait.
    Destiny is riding your way.

    Reply
    • Satyananda Sarangi says:
      2 years ago

      Mike Sir, greetings!

      Cinderfella! What a great name! Glad you enjoyed the poem.
      And that sense of humour is breathtaking!

      Reply
  3. Brian A. Yapko says:
    2 years ago

    A very fine tribute, Satyananda, to a beloved poet.

    Reply
    • Satyananda Sarangi says:
      2 years ago

      Thank you, Brian Sir! Always a lovely feeling to get acknowledged by you.

      Best wishes.

      Reply
  4. Roy Eugene Peterson says:
    2 years ago

    Beautiful tribute to one of our classy and classical greats!

    Reply
    • Satyananda Sarangi says:
      2 years ago

      Absolutely. The classy fairy Godmother for me.

      Glad to have your words here. Thanks a ton!

      Reply
  5. Susan Jarvis Bryant says:
    2 years ago

    Satyananda, what a beautiful poetic gift. It is a real treat to have a poem written in my honor, and I thank you wholeheartedly for every amazing word of it. I am humbled by your generosity and most grateful.

    Reply
    • Satyananda Sarangi says:
      2 years ago

      Greetings, Fairy Godmother!

      Your words have always been uplifting and educative. I’ve learnt so much from you. This poem is a tiny attempt to put all of that into words.

      Reply
  6. Joshua C. Frank says:
    2 years ago

    If any of our poets deserve to be praised in this way, Susan is definitely one of them!

    I had one published here two months ago: https://classicalpoets.org/2023/08/07/the-certainty-of-kelly-green-a-poem-by-joshua-c-frank/

    Maybe we can start a trend!

    Reply
    • Satyananda Sarangi says:
      2 years ago

      Thanks a ton. Susan ma’am is a star already!

      Reply

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