A little
girl
Came
barefooted to my side
Urged me to
tell a story
With a
gentle smile;
I took her
walking hand in hand
No-not to a
prince or princess’s fairyland
But,
addressed a subject
That’s often
unrecognized
When friends
drift apart,
Wounds imbibe
It's generally ‘fight’ or ‘flight’ in sight
choose the latter; save
yourself from a sorry plight
All too
soon, you’ll get out of the hay
No explanation necessary for god's sake ….
If despite
all, a relation doesn't click
Pack your bags; and see a flick
Dab your wounds with a gauze
rid unwanted gloom- and never pause?
Brevity is
the soul of all wit
When it’s
finally time- say ‘goodbye’ and drift
…wait for a new dawn, and never grieve.
Written for: http://www.poetryjaam.blogspot.in/2013/05/goodbye.html
And http://poetryblogroll.blogspot.in/2013/05/verse-first-function-of-freedom.html
And http://poetryblogroll.blogspot.in/2013/05/verse-first-function-of-freedom.html
Today, this was the most appropriate prompt for me to write on. I am going on a vacation and will be back on the 6th. Until then...ciao!
Lessons for life, loved it instantly.
ReplyDeleteBrevity is the soul of all wit, true indeed.
And enjoy your vacation.
Thanks sweetheart for the quick comment and wishes...:)
DeleteIts always better to move ahead, because some memories should be left behind.
ReplyDeletei like the compassion in taking the hand of the little one....and the not sugar coating the fairyland but being willing to walk life a bit...it is good to bring along the next generation as well...they need adults to share their wisdom with them...
ReplyDeleteBravo Panchali, you've done it again, written an encouraging, enlightening poem, beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh this is such wise advice. Have a wonderful holiday, kiddo!
ReplyDeleteLike the sweet line "I took her walking hand in hand" and end "wait for a new dawn"
ReplyDeletecertainly its wiser to avoid confrontations with people once close to heart !
ReplyDeleteWell expressed poem as before!
I think it is important to explain to children about a fact of life.....that sometimes people DO drift apart. Yes, flght or flight: two alternatives. Probably best (as you said) to choose flight if a relation does not click. I have come to this conclusion as well. I didn't always have it. Experience in living leads a person to be realistic, I guess. I don't know IF children will understand...but we can try!
ReplyDeleteWhen I was young, all girls were taught by their mothers, 'The first time he hits you, don't wait. Don't give him a second chance. Pack your bags and go. Come straight back home to your family.' What a pity this is not taught now!
ReplyDeleteSome have a difficult time letting go despite the not clicking...
ReplyDeleteLetting go is impossible for some. Enjoy your holiday.
ReplyDeleteLove this poem ... the rhyming is stellar. AND, you made me smile.
ReplyDeleteWonderful and a very poignant message!
ReplyDelete"Wait for a new dawn and never grieve". Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a lovely vacation!
Letting go begins as early from the toddling age and the enormity only grows with age and time. Loved the way you played it. The rhyme sinks in the truth with a child's innocence.
ReplyDeletehave a wonderful vacation!
One still tends to cling on with hope... sometimes.
ReplyDeletebeautiful
ReplyDeleteWonderful indeed.......
ReplyDeleteLove the thought of just drifting. Well Done.
ReplyDeletePanchali,
ReplyDeleteA very uplifting poem, when dealing with a sensitive time..
Enjoy your holidays!!
Eileen
Amazing as ever...one should never seek grievance in our life...loved it thoroughly
ReplyDeleteWonderful poem and the image goes very well with it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful compassionate poem I admit to lingering too long in sadness. Great lessons!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written as always Panchaliji :)
ReplyDeleteWow.. have a safe trip and please do come back with loads of travelogues to share with us!
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Very nice poem.
ReplyDeleteHard times for youngsters saying goodbye to friends, but good lessons taught by a loving parent ...
ReplyDeleteIt is better to step aside rather than fight, right? Sometimes the hurt never goes away; sometimes it's the regret.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are doing well, Panchali di. :)
...ah, it just says that we can't just settle to anything less for we deserve something better than the last.. loved this... smiles...
ReplyDeleteGood advice here. Loved the way its told with kindness. And the picture rounds it up nicely.
ReplyDeleteDropping by from Verse First.
Well crafted ma'am. Enjoy your vacation and be back with more cadence
ReplyDeletegeetashree
Terrific poem. Love the line: When it's time say goodby and drift.
ReplyDeleteSuperb poem, picture perfect! Loved reading it.
ReplyDeleteSplendid.Very touching.
ReplyDeleteReally nice poem! Have a wonderful vacation!:)
ReplyDeleteBeautifully versed! Lovely lilt!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely trip, Di.
ReplyDeleteCame here after long and felt like I knew you a little more :D