Why don’t you come over sometime? .
There’s your old boombox
Gathering dust atop the TV.
We could sing along to
Kishore or Kansas,
Or to Jingle Bells, if you fancy. .
There’s a photo of us
Sitting by my bedside,
It reminds me of those merry times
When I was the center
Of your protected, charmed life. .
I’ve saved the last wine
You gifted me on Mother’s Day.
It lies unopened,
Still swathed in its shimmery gauze,
Waiting for the perfect day. .
I’ll whip up your favourite cakes,
Nevermind that I’m diabetic.
Or would you prefer pakodas or kulfi?
I know you’re health conscious now.
I swear I have a guilt-free recipe. .
The phone doesn’t ring anymore.
No, I’ve paid the bills like I should.
It’s because you just text now and then,
And all the rest are dead,
But I keep hoping, still. .
You stopped coming over on weekends,
Then on holidays too,
And now altogether.
The last time I saw your bonny face,
Was on a magazine’s cover. .
I know you’ll never come back to stay
But your room’s always been ready for you,
As if you’re only out at school.
Should you ever want to come back,
You’ll feel like you never left home. .
There are times when I wonder
If my life is unfair;
That when you needed care
I was always there.
Yet in my twilight years, there’s no one here,
My cherished nest lies bare. .
No, I’m not complaining,
I understand
you have work in the city.
I just need some reassurance,
A call, a hello, a hug, from time to time,
A reminder of my only family. .
So, won’t you please cover over sometime;
Tell me that you still care,
Or pretend to,
just for old times’ sake?
These arms, they seek
your comforting hug,
Before it is too late.
.
In memory of my grandparents, wherever they may be...
.
#poetry #grandparents #mourning #loss #poetsofinstagram #instapoetry
Hope your throat is feeling better soon.
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Thank you so much 🙂
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Get well soon!! And being practically teensy myself, I can totally relate to the hate of group photos with taller people.
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Thanks a lot and yay! Another shorty like me 😀
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😁😁
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Hope you feel better soon 🙂
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Thanks D 🍪
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I like the cookie just as much 😀
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Knew you would 😉
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Please ignore the cookie emoji. I meant to send this 💞
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I’m very sorry to hear you are unwell. I know the feeling all too well so I understand taking time away needs to happen though I admire how you still keep the posts engaging and heartwarming. At 5ft, I can relate to the feeling of such a group photo. I hate taking one in general.
Much love Sincerely Sonea
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Sonea this is why you and I are soul sisters. We not only share the same views, we share the exact same height too 😂
But my pain is nothing compared to yours. I so wish I could somehow help you with that. I really hope you’re getting better. Xoxo xoxo
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Short, tall..fat, slim, more the variation the better. That said..too many talk people in a group is weird too..there should always be BALANCE.
I’ll remember to crouch when taking a pic when we meet 😂😂
Good morning Pradita, u get well soon.
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I agree there should be balance. But life never gives us what we want. I have mostly always had tall friends. But then again, I am rather short so anyone could be taller than me 😂 Thanks dear
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Is 5’8” tall?
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I’ll say it’s taller than me 😂😜
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awwww! don’t you come in a cute package? 😜
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😉😁
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*tall people
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Wishing you a speedy recovery, Pradita. Don’t bother with height, it’s just a number 😋
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Thanks a lot Arv 🙂 I know height is just a number, but sometimes it just gets to you 😀
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Fetch a stool, Pradita! Don’t let it get you! Don’t you know…”big things come in small package”? 😉
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Thanks Arv 😀
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I just nominated you for the Liebster blogger award. It may be redundant in your case, but I like your work very much. See
http://secret-lifeof.com/2017/12/21/leibster-award-nomination/
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Oh wow! Thanks a LOT Lee. Means a lot too. Why do you say its redundant? An honor is an honor, even if it’s posthumously given. Unfortunately I’m traveling at the moment and may not be able to do an acceptance post right now. But I will when I get back. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 🙂
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So nice Pradita Kapahi G.
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Thank you G 😀
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Was sorry to hear of the throat infection, Pradita. Pleased your blog energy has returned 😊
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Thanks a lot Simon 😊
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