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Burnt Pictures

Friends and foes it burns alike Immune to it no one can be Ruining precious memories I like Eternal though they'll stay in the heart of me When black ashes on the floor I found Silent tears followed the sorrow Losing all hope I squat on the ground Weeped in despair of no tomorrow Although its possible to buy new ones Frames and cups that were burnt But where will I find the memories gone It was the biggest lesson I had learnt He was no more, nor were his pictures All I was left with were burns and no fixture 19th April, 2016

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Just James

Date: 4/19/2016 1:39:00 PM

I can feel your loss...well done

Sohini Mukherjee
Date: 4/19/2016 1:45:00 PM

Thanks alot James :)

Sohini Mukherjee
Date: 4/19/2016 1:44:00 PM

Thanks alot James :)

Jill Spagnola

Date: 4/19/2016 3:26:00 AM

WOW!!In the Jungle Book, it was called "the red flower" Your piece is beautiful sadness for me. I know what it's like to lose those physical memories captured in pictures...I keep a sound mind the best I can, cause no one can take my mental jewelry...My heart feels your torrid emotions through your pen...I send you peace, love, & light across the Universe wherever you may be, jill

Sohini Mukherjee
Date: 4/19/2016 3:29:00 AM

Thank you so much for your kind words Jill. I'm so glad you liked my poem. Indeed memories once lost only leave behind a mental jewellery for only me to cherish. But the physical evidences once lost make u feel even lonely.