Completely With Myself

When I am completely with myself, immersed in my reflections,
All the day's works are done - mundane and monotonous,
From far away in the past, an endearing picture emerges to me,
Surreal, yet distinctly visible! 
 
A house which was left abruptly with no warning,
A porch where I scattered all my playthings, on splendid summer days,
The huge windows which smelt of drenched khuskhus herbs from its covering to protect from scorching heat, 
Frolicking in the orchard full of shady Guava and Mango trees! 
Oh! the spectacular garden of my father’s dream!
Chrysanthemums and Dahlias - I could smell the fragrance of the flowers -  Roses, encircled with ferns!
The swing - the symbol of my entire childhood, 
Of the laughter, the chatter, the admiring friends, the unforgettable scent of Jasmine flowers on the ground!
 
I decided not to go back! I was afraid the music had stopped, and the colours were lost!
The birdsongs were gone!
I decided not to open the shell and find the coveted pearl!
But the captivating vision doesn't fade away!
 
The crumbling door creaks open, and only whispers of the blowing wind I hear -
The black and white photographs on the walls unpainted for long, look faded, although the familiar faces are smiling, 
A Rosette, immensely treasured once, is left on the floor - for so long nobody cared to pick it up,
The once-valued carvings on the ceiling is caving in, in melancholy.
The lonely, dusty, staircase which was once a refuge for giggling children playing hide-and-seek, has no footprints! 
 
I decided not to go back,
To witness the decays, which break my heart beyond repair. 
But I revisit again and again,
My heart takes me there.

For Decaying House Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Constance La France

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 9/20/2020 12:00:00 PM
Hello Mala, your heart take you there ,because you have fond memories of this house. These are good memories. Love Darlene your friend.
Login to Reply
Date: 7/27/2020 5:04:00 AM
Memories are strange. We want to revisit them yet we can't change them. A part of them makes us feel blissful yet another part leaves us a little sad. Your muse takes me on a similar journey which I embark knowingly to leave memories as they are. Congratulations on your win Mala. Much love :)
Login to Reply
Ray Choudhury Avatar
Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 7/27/2020 5:21:00 AM
Thank you, Aditi. Really appreciate your kind and thoughtful words. It's hard going down the memory lane - we share the same sentiments! Love, Mala
Date: 7/19/2020 3:50:00 PM
Sometimes its best to leave the memories as they were as the present can not always be what you wanted to see as i have found out visiting places with special memories only to be bitterly disappointed:-( Many congratulations on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Login to Reply
Ray Choudhury Avatar
Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 7/19/2020 7:26:00 PM
Thanks, Jan. What you have said, is so true. I was afraid of disappointing myself. Appreciate your support. Much love, Mala
Date: 7/18/2020 6:05:00 PM
Hello Mala,this old house has a lot of memories, good ones to remember. love, darlene Enjoy your evening my friend.
Login to Reply
De Beaulieu Avatar
Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 7/19/2020 8:02:00 AM
Hello Mala, you must have a lot of fond memories of the house. you use to live in. Enjoy your day my friend. love Darlene
Ray Choudhury Avatar
Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 7/18/2020 7:23:00 PM
Hi Darlene, so good to hear from you. Yes, this house is a real memory of my childhood. I didn’t visit for a long long time, but it’s always in my mind. Appreciate your kind comments. Enjoy your evening, my friend. Mala
Date: 7/17/2020 7:42:00 PM
My heart takes me here... to read this poem again...and will read this gem again and again for years and years to come... I come back not just to read again but to add this to my FAVOURITES!!!
Login to Reply
Date: 7/17/2020 7:30:00 PM
Captivating piece dear Mala, my friend.! It made me recall my once warm abode...Breathless as I read each word,,each line that resonates with me...I wish I could share my story in a marvellous poem such as this.. But, it's okay...this has become my own story ,too. Thank you for sharing this soulful and nostalgic write. Brilliantly penned!
Login to Reply
Ray Choudhury Avatar
Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 7/17/2020 8:13:00 PM
Dear JCB, so touched by your inspiring words! This is almost real to me; now I know you share the same emotions! Really really appreciate your soulful words. Love, Mala
Get a Premium Membership
Get more exposure for your poetry and more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Reflection on the Important Things

Member Area

My Admin
Profile and Settings
Edit My Poems
Edit My Quotes
Edit My Short Stories
Edit My Articles
My Comments Inboxes
My Comments Outboxes
Soup Mail
Poetry Contests
Contest Results/Status
Followers
Poems of Poets I Follow
Friend Builder

Soup Social

Poetry Forum
New/Upcoming Features
The Wall
Soup Facebook Page
Who is Online
Link to Us

Member Poems

Poems - Top 100 New
Poems - Top 100 All-Time
Poems - Best
Poems - by Topic
Poems - New (All)
Poems - New (PM)
Poems - New by Poet
Poems - Read
Poems - Unread

Member Poets

Poets - Best New
Poets - New
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems Recent
Poets - Top 100 Community
Poets - Top 100 Contest

Famous Poems

Famous Poems - African American
Famous Poems - Best
Famous Poems - Classical
Famous Poems - English
Famous Poems - Haiku
Famous Poems - Love
Famous Poems - Short
Famous Poems - Top 100

Famous Poets

Famous Poets - Living
Famous Poets - Most Popular
Famous Poets - Top 100
Famous Poets - Best
Famous Poets - Women
Famous Poets - African American
Famous Poets - Beat
Famous Poets - Cinquain
Famous Poets - Classical
Famous Poets - English
Famous Poets - Haiku
Famous Poets - Hindi
Famous Poets - Jewish
Famous Poets - Love
Famous Poets - Metaphysical
Famous Poets - Modern
Famous Poets - Punjabi
Famous Poets - Romantic
Famous Poets - Spanish
Famous Poets - Suicidal
Famous Poets - Urdu
Famous Poets - War

Poetry Resources

Anagrams
Bible
Book Store
Character Counter
Cliché Finder
Poetry Clichés
Common Words
Copyright Information
Grammar
Grammar Checker
Homonym
Homophones
How to Write a Poem
Lyrics
Love Poem Generator
New Poetic Forms
Plagiarism Checker
Poetry Art
Publishing
Random Word Generator
Spell Checker
Store
What is Good Poetry?
Word Counter
Hide Ad