If I had one more heart
I would readily give it to you
And to you, you and
perhaps to you too!
But you see, the one I had, is already taken
Yet everyday, I keep falling in love
unplanned and spontaneously
my senses so easily enraptured
I fall in love with your sunrise
I fall in love with my dusk
I fall in love with traditional cooking
When the heady aromas envelop
I romance aromatic baking
For it brings a smile on my kids’ faces
Makes my home smell heavenly
And store bought cookies replaces
I fall in love with the angelic tangle of arms and legs
now asleep without a care
Whose sibling rivalry and revelry fill my home and heart
As well as my life and soul
I fall in love with your words, your turn of phrase
What you say and what you leave unsaid
I fall in love with the verses that reach out to me,
The stories that only your mind can create
Your unique experience that you kindly share
I fall in love with the pictures of blooms and pets you send
I fall in love with the magic of movies
And their world of wondrous make- believe
I fall in love with many a books
Their life like characters and their authors
And the belief and conviction that they portray
I fall in love with the music I listen to,
The singer, the writer and the musician
I fall in love with the raindrops falling
The overcast skies and the crescent moon
I fall in love hopelessly and completely everyday
And as my whimsical heart waxes and wanes in love
The one who captured my heart many moons ago
Sits in a corner looking indulgently
At the shenanigans of my wayward heart
He draws me close and holds my hand and says
” Your heart is not my captive, let it love and love freely
As long as I have a place in your heart
Accommodate as many loves as you can”
Thus, in freeing my heart, he captures it again.
Awesome piece of poetry! You have fallen in love with nature and life itself. Ah… I love when my mother bakes. The aroma wafting through the air 🙂
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Aww! Mom’s baking is the best, isn’t it. Thanks a lot, Arnav, for reading and for the follow. I will catch up with your posts in a couple of days. 🙂
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Oh my gosh this beautiful poem touched me deeply ❤️
“ I fall in love with the angelic tangle of arms and legs
now asleep without a care”
This resonated with many parents I’m sure.
Wonderful Punam
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Thanks so much, my dear Christine! I am so happy this resonated with you. ☺️❤️
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All of it touched me Punam ☺️💕
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Profoundly touching, Punam! Beautiful poem. this is the highest form of love your partner can give you. ❤
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Cheryl, as always, touched by the time you take out to catch up with my posts. Thanks so much. Yes, he is very giving. ❤️
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This is excellent . I see a real evolution in your writing as a poet – such an important step, should always be recognised.
There is so much about this poem I like. The journey it takes me on, the emotions I experience are sheer joy and brought such a smile.
The structure of ‘I love … and the lyrical images, so, so many.
Brilliant – great start to my day!
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Stella, thanks so much! I am glad you think my writing is evolving. Glad you enjoyed the poem. Thanks once again for your positive feedback.
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Reblogged this on Nelsapy.
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Thank you once again!
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I remember this poem! AND I’ve Not forgotten you, Punam ❤ I suppose I'm the prodigal poet…after a hiatus, I've returned. Not sure which name I used last, but I suspect you'll catch on to who I am…. I have a new blog, but you are not obliged to do all that reciprocating stuff–be at ease, dwell in Peace. Zelda (who always gave your rave 5-Star reviews 🙂 )
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My dearest Z!!! So good to hear from you! How are you? I was so missing your five star reviews! ❤️❤️
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Haha! I’m like the proverbial “bad penny” that keeps showing up! I’m pretty well, all things considered–keeping my Faith strong, holding onto Hope and being GRATEFUL…and of course, maintaining my sense of Humor, which I recommend to everyone (laughter is like vitamins)!! How are you and your family doing? Thanks for missing me–you were one of the top lovely bloggers I wanted to reconnect with right away ❤ ❤ ❤
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This one has all my heart and I have completely fallen in love with it. Beautiful writing ❤️
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Thanks so much, my dear. Truly appreciated. ❤️
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Really! Have saved this one forlater .. to read when I can. ❤️
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That is a full life! (K)
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As full as it can be! Thanks, Kerfe.
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Beautiful!
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Thanks a lot, Reena.
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Reblogged this on Reena Saxena.
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Just one word comes to mind, lovely.
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Keith, thank you very much! 🙏🏼
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Really appreciative and lovely poem.
Thank you for such a beautiful work🌷
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Thank you kindly for reading and visiting. 🙏🏼
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My pleasure 🌷
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Aw, love. So many forms and shapes. A mystery we may never unravel.
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Thank you.
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A beautiful and inspiring poem! Very uplifting! I will remember it as I go about my day today.
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Dawn, thanks so much for your kind words.
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What a dreamy piece of writing, Punam. Wants me to fall in love with every piece of life.
Wish I could reblog it.
Thanks for uplifting our day with this gem.
Bless.
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Natasha, so appreciate your lovely words! I am so glad my words resonated with you.
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🙂
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Reblogged this on Natasha Musing and commented:
A dreamy piece of poetry on falling in love.
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Really appreciate the reblog. Thanks again.
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“I fall in love with your words, your turn of phrase
What you say and what you leave unsaid”
Ahh love the way power of words reflecting in your poem<3
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Oh this makes me sigh, Punam…I tend to fall in love almost every day too ❤
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This is a wonderfully uplifting poem, Paean! You must have a supersize heart! Well done!!
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Ah! Thanks so much, Dwight! I am so happy you enjoyed it. 🙏🏼
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You are welcome!
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An absolutely beautiful poem, Punam. It’s full of gratitude and love. Loved it!
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Smitha, thank you so much for your kind words. I appreciate your visit. ❤️
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So much love all in one place Punam. I love your being/falling in love!
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Thanks a lot, Sonia. 😊
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In love with your writing Poonam. 🙂
I echo your idea of falling in love. I wish to live my life this way, always.
Love is my theme this summer too:
https://natashamusing.com/2022/05/sharbatemohabbat-love-is-the-theme-this-summer-monday-blogs-monday-motivation/
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Natasha, thank you so much! It feels wonderful when my words resonate with others.
I could not leave a comment on your post, so I am sharing it here.
Natasha, thank you so much for dropping a link of your post. I so enjoyed it! From your heartwarming verse, to your good-natured nephew, sharbat-e-mohabbat to bonding over food…love is certainly everywhere. Food is certainly the adhesive that binds most families! Enjoy your time with your family.
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I’m sorry you could not comment, dear Poonam. What exactly was the issue, if you could tell me. I’m so glad the Mohabbat of the Sharbat resonated. 😉
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Natasha, I did finally manage to leave the same comment on your post. When I left a comment on your blog, I kept getting the message…tick the privacy box and then when I tried through the reader, it said…. comments are closed. WP is strange.
It sure did. 😊
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WP is indeed strangely dubious at times dear Punam. Thank you so much for making the effort to try again.
Your comment made me grin ear to ear. 🙂
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WP sure is strange! My pleasure, Natasha and so glad to make you grin. 😊
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A very expressive poem and beautiful read.
Isadora 😎
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Such lovely thoughts and message, Punam. The heart can hold a multitude of love. 💙
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So it can! Thanks a lot, Merril. 💙😊
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You’re very welcome! 💙💛
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