
Price of leaving
were two bags and a plane ticket
inconsequential at best
for, the promise of vast skies
made untangling of roots worth while
Over the years, as the bags aged
contents inside drained and exchanged
a few more price tags appended
more than initially expected
beer with an old friend
aromas of mother’s kitchen
chitter chatter of birds on the balcony
honks and sounds in the gully
meaningless laughter and celebrations
gatherings and gossips with relations
the bags, now –
Lie inconspicuously in the basement
with broken handles and many subtractions
YET, attained the status of being priceless
for, they are symbols of an immigrant’s sacrifices.
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A well-written story about reality and how life has its ups and downs. Thank you so much for participating.
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Thank you! 😊
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You’re welcome!
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Your sensational finale stanza sums up the poem’s story superbly Pallavi, well done
“the bags, now –
Lie inconspicuously in the basement
with broken handles and many subtractions
YET, attained the status of being priceless
for, they are symbols of an immigrant’s sacrifices.”
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Thanks Ivor! 💕 What a beautiful song. thanks for sharing.
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This gave me goosebumps. Beautiful!
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Thank you so much for the read. Glad you liked.
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Loved the entire weave of words depicting the story of life! Well done Pallavi 💕
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Thanks Radhika! Coming from you surely means a lot. 😊
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Love the depths that came in at the end, a sombre portrayal of an immigrant
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Thank you so much for your read and comment! Means a lot. 😊
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Heart-touching piece, Pallavi! The mesh of emotions is beautiful and the journey described is so relatable. 🥰🤗❤❤
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Bulbul, your comments always make my days. Thanks so much.
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I am glad! You are always welcome, dear 🤗
cheers❤
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Excellent write. I love how the suitcase symbolizes so much.
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Thank you so much!
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My pleasure!
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Your post set me thinking, Pallavi. About life, gratitude, taking things for granted 🤔🤔
A lovely write up 👍
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Thanks Deepika. Glad, it set off some thoughts, hopefully good. ❤️
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