Swallowed self respect
bitterness rises to throat
defeat’s aftertaste
The taste of music
memories of that first kiss
heart curves in a smile
Swallowed self respect
bitterness rises to throat
defeat’s aftertaste
The taste of music
memories of that first kiss
heart curves in a smile
Wow! Lovely opening lines. Enjoyed this very much. 🙂
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Thank you so much, Aishwarya!😊
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You are welcome, Ma’am. 🙂
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Interesting form and transition of expression….love it…
Is there anything bitter in experience….the truest truth in life? The defeat bears the sweetest aftertaste….to confide onto ears, yes, this time I suffered another defeat to secure the moment’s liberty from a hapless death….I secured the triumph of the precoous moment and enjoyed the suffering….as life is only a mission to complete through sufferings…..one door following millon doors of sufferings to let me realize the purity of enlightenment….the defeats shall take to me to the light……
The confine of memories has long caged my soul….the illusions have long veiled the light that life yearns for….I shall only fly to the light….drawing air of all sufferings in my feeble wings….
My regards
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As always, your insight makes me look at my verse again in new light.
Thank you kindly for your detailed comment. Much appreciated and so good to see you again.
Best regards.
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Ah, that is so beautiful Punam. Concise and powerful. Splendid 🌹❤️🌸💕🤗
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So glad you enjoyed it, Gabriela! Thanks a lot, sweetheart. ❤️🤗🌷🙏🏼
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My pleasure. Remember, you promised me you are going to be happy this weekend.
xoxo
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My happiness has started with your lovely compliment!🥰
So, you too have the most beautiful weekend. ❤️
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Thank you, hon.
xoxo
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Absolutely beautiful, Punam! The two stanzas are sort of a contrast to each other, but they accompany each other well as if they are two different parts or sides of the story. Lovely writing, as always. I enjoyed reading this thoroughly. ❤
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Thank you so much, Lucy! That is exactly what was on my mind. I am delighted you enjoyed it. ❤️
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Unfortunate when love becomes bittersweet! Well penned.
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Yes, it is. Thank you so much, Heather.
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Most welcome!
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The taste of emotion and memory – wonderful.
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Thanks so much!
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My pleasure!
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Smiling because it was terrible.
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Lol! Glad to make you smile. Have a nice weekend.
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I think this needs to be longer and explore a few more circumstances that are universal experiences! Please… these haiku are so well done!
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Val, thank you so much! I will surely have a go at it soon.
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and to think we can choose which to wallow in … the bitter or the sweet 🙂
Well done sis!
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Yey your comment made me smile.
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good, your poem touched me 🙂
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Yes, that’s certainly our choice!
Thanks so much. 🙂
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Its beautiful Punam..i love “heart curve in a smile”..😍😍😍
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Thanks so much, Mich!❤️🤗
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Yes… life is a bitter- sweet drug….
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Absolutely, Ivor!💙
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Succinct!
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Thanks, dear.
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🙏
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Can bittersweet moments be beautiful? I feel your lines made those said bitter moments in this poetry absolutely beautiful….💛💛
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Aww! Thank you so much, Roshni, for your lovely compliment. 😊❤️
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Woah. WOAH. I love this♥️♥️💞
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Aww sweetheart! Thank YOU! ❤️🌷🥰
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🤗😍❣
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Liked the initial line
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Thank you!
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The first para is wow. Indeed bitter and sweetness covering the pain. wow.
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Thanks a lot, kindly. 🙂
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You are welcome 🙂
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🤐🤐😘😘🥰🤗
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🙏🏼🤗😊❤️🥰
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thanks a lot.
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Always happy to share your posts with followers, My Dear!
xoxo
😘💖💕🌹
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Oh my, concise and filled with riches.
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Glad you liked it, dear L. Thank you so much. ❤️
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You’re welcome💖
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truly beautiful
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Thanks so much, Reva
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