Carol Mitra Poet Sedoka

City Life

Chasing the Goodlife
Traveling far in packed trains
Wonder why I can’t see sky

Narrow lanes, pigsty
Close my eyes to begging kids
Needy, feeling within me.

CITY LIFE
Sponsor: Nette Onclaud
Date: 2.11.2020

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Frances Schiavina November 16, 2020 at 10:50 AM Congratulations Carol. Well said. What a liberating thought to know there is a kid within forever young. Carol Mitra November 16, 2020 at 11:37 PM Thanks Frances....much appreciated.

Andrea Dietrich November 12, 2020 at 6:41 PM Way to go with the number one win. I can't believe I have not seen this winner list yet. Belated Congrats. Carol Mitra November 12, 2020 at 9:54 PM Thanks dear Andrea....hugs.

Paula Goldsmith November 8, 2020 at 10:21 AM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful true write. Many give and many close their eyes. When traveling one will see many things. Enjoy your wonderful win............ Carol Mitra November 8, 2020 at 6:42 PM Thanks Paula....We can close our eyes....but the truth just does not go away.

Constance La France November 5, 2020 at 4:02 AM Carol, congratulations on your win in Nette's Sedoka contest with this excellent poem, the line "close my eyes to begging kids" touched my heart _Constance Carol Mitra November 5, 2020 at 4:22 AM Thank you Constance....yes it touches a deep cord....love :)

Regina Mcintosh November 5, 2020 at 3:37 AM This is wonderfully written. Congrats on your win, dear friend :) God bless you Carol Mitra November 5, 2020 at 4:21 AM Thank you Regina.....much love :)

Beata Agustin November 4, 2020 at 6:29 PM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this reality poetically. God bless you. Carol Mitra November 4, 2020 at 8:59 PM Thanks Beata....Disparity is a reality we turn our face away from....But is very real.

Kim Rodrigues November 4, 2020 at 6:01 PM So great, Carol! A vivid image of reality. Congratulations! Carol Mitra November 4, 2020 at 8:55 PM Thanks Kim....much appreciated.

JC Brul November 4, 2020 at 3:41 PM Very evocative sedoka...Congratulations dear Carol on your TOP win.. Carol Mitra November 4, 2020 at 8:54 PM Thank you JCB....much appreciated.

Sam Kauffman November 4, 2020 at 12:16 PM Congratulations Carol on your first place win! You have truly exposed both sides of city life in your poignant and heartbreaking words. Carol Mitra November 4, 2020 at 8:54 PM Thanks Sam....yes the poverty in both reality and feelings are equal....much appreciated.

Anitha Jayasankar November 4, 2020 at 10:18 AM Beautifully penned... Congrats on your top win Carol.. ~ Ani Carol Mitra November 4, 2020 at 8:51 PM Thank you Ani....much appreciated.