Today I don’t want to live in today
Today my mind travels the maze of past
Synaptic network brings alive yesterday
Some reminisces however forever last!
Today my mind travels the maze of past
Thinking of the trusted jalopy that would take us near and afar
Some reminisces however forever last
How can I ever forget that beloved yesterday’s car!
That truly trusted jalopy that would take us near and afar
Crisscrossing across the undulating, languid country
I can never forget dad’s all yesterdays cars
Adventures, breakdowns; memories special as well as sundry!
Crisscrossing across the undulating, languid country
Rekindling old obscure and forgotten relationships
Adventures, breakdowns; memories special as well as sundry
Life did bloom abundantly despite the hardships.
Rekindling old, obscure forgotten relationships
Today is the day, I don’t want to live in today
Life did bloom abundantly despite the hardships
Synaptic network brings alive precious fragments of yesterday.
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Brilliant poetry Punam. Love the flow and the rhythm of your words. Thanks for joining in my friend
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Heartfelt thanks, Sadje. My pleasure always.
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You’re welcome my friend
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Made me think of my past cars that tie into some fond memories!
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Just day before yesterday bid farewell to our old car. Many memories attached with it.
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Today I don’t want to live in today…
You talking about me? Your poetry always resonates with me, my dear friend.
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Bo, I can’t tell you how much this means to me. Hope everything is fine. Hugs, dear.
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Oh, not really, dear, but sometimes we don’t really have a choice, do we? We just need to keep our head above water, that’s all.
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Keeping head above water, not easy but we have no other alternative. Take care.
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You too, dear.
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Such fond memories are so precious! 🙏❤️
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Indeed they are! Thanks, Ingrid. ❤️
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Excellently created and delivered, as always, Punam. I remember when we got rid of a vehicle that we’d had since the boys were little, and both are now 17 and 21. Lots of memories. Was hard. Love the emotions and the vivid imagery. ❤️🙏
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I know what you mean, Jeff. We sent off our car a couple of days back…very hard indeed. Thanks so much, dear friend. ❤️
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Indeed. You’re most welcome, dear Punam. Always. ❤
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I love the flow of this piece, but even more – I love the concept and the opening line!
❤
David
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Thanks so much, David. I so appreciate your compliment.❤️
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Love it Punam. The first one I have read that used the word jalopy…..excellent. Thanks for joining in 😀😀
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Great! I love the word jalopy 😀
Thanks, Brian…always a pleasure.
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Hi Punam, lovely to see your poems here again. This one is brilliant, as usual.Hope you’re well x
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Linda, thanks so much. I am well, thank you. How was your writing retreat?
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Good to hear! The retreat was good. Was able to tick off my goal so am happy enough. Thanks for asking ❤
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That’s great! You are welcome, Linda. ❤️
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This is a wonderful Pantoum!! I always enjoy the interlocking lines and your concluding stanza is a knock-out!!!
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It is a great morale booster to know that you enjoyed it, Val.
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A lot of memories from yesterday’s cars. Great use of the prompt words, Punam. Beautifully written
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Indeed,so many memories attached to yesterday’s cars. Thanks a lot, Shweta. ❤️😊
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You’re most welcome, Punam ❤️
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Brilliant….so beautiful❤
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Thanks, dear Ishita. ❤️
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The pantoum is gorgeous. The thought of not living in today. Love the way you saw it.
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Thanks, my dear. ❤️
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Pleasure 🙂 (heart)
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Reblogged this on Love Alone.
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Thanks so much.
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Loved the word play and the flow
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Thanks a lot, Shantanu.
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My pleasure always 💕
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Excellent and such a wonderful poem, Punam.
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Thanks so much, dear Kamal.
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Always welcome Paul 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏼👍🏼
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What a beautiful piece.
“Today is the day, I don’t want to live in today”
Bravo.
xoxo
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Thanks so much, dear friend. 😘❤️🌷
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Always sweetheart.
xoxoxo..
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I so love that first line most of all.
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Paul, that sure gladdens my heart.
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So wonderful.
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“Life did bloom abundantly despite the hardships
Synaptic network brings alive precious fragments of yesterday.” Very relatable Punam. Vivid imagery with a beautiful flow ❤️
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Loved the flow and the thoughts of the poem. Nice take.
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Thanks, Usha. 🙏🏼
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Sometimes it’s rather nice to relive the best bits! Thanks for relighting a little flame from the past – my first car. 🙂
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Chris, I am so sorry for the delay in responding. I am glad it reminded you of your first car. 🙂
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Not at all, Punam! You reminded me all over again now 🙂
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❤️
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Oh, that first line speaks volumes! I love this Punam!
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Eugi, please forgive me for the late reply! I am so happy you liked the first line. Thank you. 🙏🏼
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No worries, Punam! And you’re most welcome!
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Cars remembered, like old music played or favorite clothing hanging in the closet, trigger many fond memories. I enjoyed reading this lovely poem, Punam! Have a memorable week! ❤
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Cheryl, kindly forgive my late reply. You are so right…cars do trigger fond memories. Thanks so much. I hope you had a great weekend. ❤️
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Beautiful words Punam…a poem with lots of hidden meanings..
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Thanks so much, Athira for your kind words and for catching up with previous posts. Means a lot. ❤️
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We all feel this once in a while. Wonderfully penned
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Thanks a lot, Muskan, for your kind words and your follow.
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You knitted the words so beautifully between past and present.
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Thanks so much.
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Loved this
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Thank you, sweetheart.
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My pleasure, how are you? 🤗
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I am fine. How about you? 😊❤️
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This is such a lovely poem! I love it
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Thanks a lot.
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I love this punam! Really great work here! Xx
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Simply brilliant!
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Thanks a lot! 🙏🏼
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