Yesterday night I caught a star
gazing at me unabashedly
wide eyed and delighted
I tried to catch it in my hands
it twinkled and pulsated merrily
winking at me, it guided me outdoors
other stars clamoured for my attention
festooning my balcony in fairy lights, prettily
the pallid moon sulked and stomped
becoming fiercely belligerent
but it could not dim the brightness of stars
I had to finally shoo her away, didsgustedly!
At dawn, on countless branches of swaying trees,
myriad birds chirruped and warbled sweetly
creating a symphony I had long forgotten,
making my heart join in spontaneously!
The breeze teased my hair and tousled it
the wind chime trapezed gracefully
under the bluest of blue skies
a majestic kite glided lazily!
The roads are empty and quiet
no snaking, hot, metallic queues
no harried drivers screaming angrily
no screeching tyres or blaring horns
in this quietude, I can hear the bees humming happily
and leaves rustling luxuriously!
No scry is needed to see what the future holds
happy I am in my abode of meagre belongings collected lovingly
I am with my loved ones and those who matter
I care not for the things I have given up willingly
I quiz not with whys, hows and whens
I have to confess; I am alive, I breathe, I ask no more gratefully!
Love love love this one!
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Awww! Thank you so much.
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Loved this, so many wonderful sensory images! It feels delightful, regardless of the why’s!
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I agree totally! Thank you so much.
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My pleasure!
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❤ A benevolent and encouraging atmosphere of hope, Punam. Just what the doctor ordered.
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Indeed, Li. I wonder now why we were living the way we were! Thank you so much. ❤️
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You’re very welcome.
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A beautiful, multi-prompt poem.
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Thanks a lot, Sadje. Glad you liked it. ❤️
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You’re most welcome Punam. 👍👍👍
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Wonderful imagery Punam. Thanks for joining in on my prompt 😀
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Thanks a lot, Brian! I am glad you enjoyed it. 😄
I like joining in for your prompts. 😊
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😁😁
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👍🏼😄
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Beautiful imagery!
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Thanks a lot! ❤️
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Perfect! I loved the imagery. Yesterday I actually heard birds singing and the trees are budding. Nature being helpful and bringing hope 💜🌹
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Aww thanks, Jen! The night sky is clearer, can hear the birds and see the trees budding! What more could one want! Yes, definitely nature is healing. 😊💙🌷
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Nature has the strength to overcome obstacles. She’s teaching us a lesson while she has our attention 😊💜🌸
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Yes, and this time we must pay attention. 😊💙🌷
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I hope so 😊💜
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Wow Punam. Impressive.
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Thanks Bo. Decided to focus on the positives. Kids catch our moods pretty fast so in showing them the beauty around, I discovered it again for myself.
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Likewise. Pure magic.
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❤️
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Absolutely beautiful.
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Thanks a lot, dearest G! ❤️🌷
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My pleasure hon ❤️🌸💕🤗
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abiding with nature and love ones, can feel your contentment … serene and accepting, oh that more had your graceful attitude 🙂
Thanks for adding your link!
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Thank you so much, Kate. Lots to be grateful for!
My pleasure dear. 🙂
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Wow Punam you never failed to amaze me.with your imagination, creativity and word skills…amazing..
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she is a real wordsmith … as are all the Logophile Ladies … but Punam!
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I agree Kate..
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🙏🏼❤️
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Aww! Thanks a lot, Mich dear! 😊❤️
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Oh! I exhaled reading this! Thank you for wonderful imagery that evoked experiences. Keep safe.
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Aww! Thank you so much, Dawn. Yup, doing just that. 🙂
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You’re very welcome!
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loved the contentment at the end and the sweet words that opened your poem Punam. it is quiet and clean and peaceful here for now. Home is a blessed place to be, no matter the size or condition, we have a place. I think the moon is jealous of you and your wonderful words.
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Yes, Gina. It is cleaner, quieter and better. I don’t know if the moon is jealous but I am grateful for your lovely words! Thank you so much. Stay safe, my dear.
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you stay safe too dear, take care of your family.
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🙏🏼❤️
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“festooning my balcony in fairy lights” and “the wind chime trapezed gracefully” are my 2 fave picks today!! I love the word “festooning”–and that a wind chime “trapezed” is totally Brilliant!!
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Your faves are my faves too! Thank you so much, my dear. Your words always cheer me up. 💞
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How cool is that–shared faves!! Are you feeling blue, or “only” stressed, my friend?💙
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Neither blue nor stressed, my dear! I wrote “cheer up” because I meant they always make me happy. 😊
See, small slips show English is my second language! 😄
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Oh, I’m just glad and grateful you’re not feeling “down” 🙂 And may I say that your poetry is so stellar, none would guess English is your 2nd language–always WOW’s me!! 🙂 ❤
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🙏🏼❤️🙂
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🙂 ❤
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No doubt it is hard time for us but none can overlook this side. The sky is indeed happier and birds merrier. May Allah bless us all with ease and peace
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Indeed, a hard time but with many positives too! Thanks a lot, my dear.
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Life affirming, Punam. I really loved it and felt at peace when I read it.
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Thanks, Tracy. I am used to isolation and with all the human activities on mute, nature is speaking to me. I have a lot to rant about but if my rants can’t reach those whom I am ranting about, I might as well share life affirming thoughts with those who matter most. I am glad that the serenity I am enjoying reached you. ❤️
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❤ ❤ Sending a virtual hug your way, Punam.
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🤗❤️
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Your words brought peace to my racing thoughts. Thanks for sharing this here, Punam!
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That was exactly my intention, Nathi. Thank you so much. Stay safe and positive.
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You described the ‘new normal’ in such beautiful and appreciative ways. I felt like I could feel the images you used in the poem, they are so vivid.
It’s wonderful dear friend, and I hope you are well ♥️♥️
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Thank you so much, dear Rachel. New appreciation for what was always there.
Yes, I am well, I hope you are too. ❤️❤️
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Yes, doing well, and you’re welcome, loved the poem ❤️❤️
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💖💖
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Poonam, you leave me awed! Love, hope and respect for you!
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Aww Moushmi! Thank you so much for your love, hope and respect! 💖
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Out of the worldly one.. Yessss.. I also.. asking no more.. 👍🏼😊👌🏼👌🏼💕
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I know, dear…🤗💞🙏🏼🌷
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We should all be this thankful Punam. A beautiful poem to remind us of what is important. 💕🥰
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Absolutely, Christine! Thank you so much, my dear! 🙂💞
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Wonderfully said! No blaring horns. Love it!💓
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Thank you so much, dear Nina! 😊❤️
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I always loved the early morning hours in Mysore…so cool and quiet, and then the sounds, women coming out to sweep, birds calling, calls to prayer—a crescendo of awakening …and then the rickshaws! Haha the blaring horns! 🙃💓
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Mysore is a beautiful city. Yes, you have described the early morning scene perfectly. 😄
Nina, I am curious where all have you been in India and how long were you here? Please, answer only if you don’t mind. 🙏🏼
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I don’t mind at all, thank you for asking, Punam. 😊 My husband and I arrived in Mysore early 2001 to study yoga with Shr. K Pattahbi Jois. We lived in a modest home on a quiet street and got to the know the neighborhood children quite well! They called us “Foreign Uncle and Foreign Auntie” and sometimes they called me “Kali” which always made me giggle. We even cared for a very sweet street dog who came into our lives—Juanita.
We traveled to Nepal (during the 9/11 attacks) spending 6 weeks there. Benares to Chennai by train to Pondicherry back to Mysore just in the nick of time before riots broke out and trains tracks set on fire! But we were safe. We also traveled to Ooty by motorcycle through the mountains…and many day trips in and around Mysore. Chamundi Hill being a favorite! So many places left unseen.
We stayed until 2005 and then returned to America. I have so many fond memories of Mysore and Pattahbi Jois and all the different people we met…and monkeys, elephants, green parrots and blue butterflies…
A truly wonderful and sometimes extremely difficult experience! And still, we practice our yoga daily. 🙏🏻
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How wonderful, Nina. “Foreign aunty and uncle” is so typical of here. 😄
I wish we could have met! Thanks for sharing. 🙏🏼😊
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Aww—thank you, Punam that is sweet of you to say. 😊 I’m glad we have met here.
Those children are all grown up now—they touched my heart forever. 🙏🏻💓🙏🏻
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I am glad too that we have met here. 🙏🏼😊
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This is such a powerful message and so beautifully written. Thank you for this sensory delight. 🙏
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Thanks a lot!
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wow – what a beautiful poem – bless we are breathing – gorgeous
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Thank you so much, dear friend !
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It is my pleasure
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“happy in my abode of meagre fare but with my loved ones
I care not for the things I have given up
I quiz not with whys, hows and whens
I have to confess; I am alive, I breathe, I ask no more.”
Beautiful😘
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Thank you so much, dear Ishita. 💞🤗
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Wow! This is simply lovely! ❣️💕
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Thank you so much! Glad you liked it. 💞
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Most welcome ❣️
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The ‘New Normal’ is a challenge which keeps a person moving. Wonderful writing as always 🙂
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Thanks a lot, dear. 🙏🏼💞
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My pleasure 🙂
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So much beauty to behold and we’re just now taking notice. Excellent piece!
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Prompt packed powerful poetry
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Oh wow! Alliterative response from the philosopher! I am floored. Thank you. 😊
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Haha even philosophers get swayed by such great work with prompts 😀
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So they do it seems! 😀
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