The crisp paper crackles
sending a frisson up my spine
the familiar sprawled letters bring back memories
I had pushed in the recess beyond recollection
the imagined fragrance takes me to the doorway of past
I hesitate at the threshold,
hovering. The staircase of longing beckons
destined to live apart, we had blazed briefly together
toying with fiery passion
and then treading the path chosen for us
in the twilight of a predictable life
ripples threaten to rock the anchored boat
yet I give in to temptation without demur
as he strides towards me with his eyes twinkling
I rush forward and embrace him
unmindful of the people milling around
there will be no more tomorrows for our togetherness
this one hug will be enough to colour my monotone dreams;
enough to live by.
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So few women can even hope to dream this dream and fewer still make it a reality….
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I agree, Val. Very few can do this.
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You have captured the emotions of the occasion superbly Punam .. 🤗❤
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So happy you think so, Ivor. Thank you. 🤗❤️
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My pleasure Punam
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Such a beautiful poem Punam. Love it. Thanks for joining in my dear.
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I am glad you enjoyed it. Thank you and my pleasure. ❤️
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You’re most welcome my dear friend
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Fantastic! Could totally feel the emotions of this poem. So beautifully captured! Lovely imagery 💖
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Thanks a lot, dear.
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A bittersweet love story! Sometimes there is that one person who stays with us even through distance of miles and time and life. Lovely, Punam!
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That is true, Irma. Thank you.
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Love your poem Punam. You captured the moment beautifully.❣️
Some tomorrows are sadder because the yesterdays were sweeter.
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You said it beautifully, Sangeetha! Thank you. 🥰
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A beautiful poem, dear Punam. A love the idea of one hug being enough to fill dreams. Gorgeous. Have a wonderful week, my friend. ❤️
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So glad you liked it, Jeff. Thank you, my friend. ❤️
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You’re most welcome, Punam. Always. ❤️
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What a wonderful whirlwind of a story, Punam!
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Thanks, Chris! Life can be like that sometimes. 😊
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So it can! 🥰
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🥰
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Nicely written. Lovely imagery.
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Thanks, Usha.
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My pleasure.
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Fantastic poem! 😀
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Thank you! 😊
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thanks, Chuck. 🤗
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Always a joy and pleasure to read and share your posts with followers, My Dear! Hope you have a great day!! xoxox 😘💕🎁🌹
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🙏🏼🌷😊❤️
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So beautiful! Especially loved the last lines.
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Glad you enjoyed it, Pragalbha. So appreciate it.
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A bitter sweet love story Punam. That one moment and one hug is sometimes enough to overcome the pain of separation.
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Indeed, Radhika, it can be. Thanks a lot. ❤️
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There is so much love in this piece! I love it.
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Thanks a lot, Jaya.
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tantalising sweet, so romantic, move over Mrs C! impressive sis 🙂
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Aww! Thanks so much, sis. 🙂
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welcome, I am impressed!
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I 💚💚💚 this, ma. Especially in these times of distancing.
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❤️🤗
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Wonderful Punam. Are you ok? You haven’t posted for a while. Unless I have missed you ❤️
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Hi Lorraine. I am fine. Thanks so much for asking. Just been busy otherwise so haven’t posted lately.
Thanks, dear. ❤️
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So glad you are ok Punam ❤️
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This is heart warming as hugs are 💜
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Thanks, Shreya. 🤗
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Sometimes one hug is all we need ❤️
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Absolutely! 🤗
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Just one special hug is enough to last a lifetime. We don’t need to be close to people to be in love. The pandemic has taught a lot actually about how to be physically distant yet mentally connected. This piece has been amazingly put! Beautiful.
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This one for the live reading if I may…where we must choose someone else’s poem to read. I might like other verses of yours for many other reasons, but this just catches something rare and real.
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