Susmita Mukherjee Poet Free verse

December's Quiet Song

The maracas of leafy trees
whisper rhythms to the wind,
a quiet song of December.

Four days---- left to go---
till the year ends,
and time spills forward,
its hands brushing past us,
softly, relentless.

You and I,
counting moments,
the weight of years
settling like dew-----light, inevitable
somethings are done, a lot many left undone 
but the ceaseless march of time moves forward.

But here in the enchanting garden,
under the sun’s gentle gaze,
age is a story written in roots and petals,
a bench painted green with memories

What is there to grieve,
when old feels like this-----
and life hums softly
in the company of trees?

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Kim Rodrigues January 8, 2025 at 4:49 AM Love that opening line and pondering of a lifetime. Congrats on POTD! Sorry, belated! Susmita Mukherjee January 8, 2025 at 6:25 AM Thank you Kim! Glad you enjoyed reading it :)

Deb M January 4, 2025 at 8:08 AM A delicate, calm, beautifully worded poem Susmita deserving of POTD…..Congratulations! Debx Susmita Mukherjee January 5, 2025 at 6:23 AM Thank you Deb! Glad you enjoyed reading it.:) Wishing you all the best.

Malabika Ray Choudhury December 29, 2024 at 7:41 AM Congratulations, Dear Susmita, on your stunning poem receiving POTD. Your song in December is quiet, but expresses beautiful thoughts and tender memories. Wish you all the best for a wonderful Happy New Year! Susmita Mukherjee December 29, 2024 at 9:37 AM Thank you so much, Malabika! Your lovely comments made my day. I wish you a great and blessed New Year!! :)

Hilda Greenhough December 29, 2024 at 12:00 AM Congratulations on POTD. Your poem is special in what it says and in that which it implies. Susmita Mukherjee December 29, 2024 at 12:06 AM Thank you, Hilda! I'm glad you enjoyed reading it. Means a lot. Wishing you a Great & Blessed New Year ahead. :)

Paige Hind December 28, 2024 at 9:00 PM Simply beautiful, Susmita...congrats for POTD Susmita Mukherjee December 28, 2024 at 9:53 PM Thank you Paige! Glad you enjoyed it. Wish you a very Happy New Year!! :)

Benjamin Bartley December 28, 2024 at 5:57 PM Sounds serene. The trees usually are a bit older than us ... and yet, I all species have the need for companionship, thanks for sharing! Worthy POTD! Susmita Mukherjee December 28, 2024 at 7:32 PM Thank you very much, Benjamin! I am elated and honoured. Glad you enjoyed reading my poem. Your appreciation is a source of inspiration for me. Wishing you a very Happy New Year ahead. :) God Bless.

Brandy Nicole December 28, 2024 at 3:47 PM A ' story written in roots and petals, a bench painted green with memories, ' brings a smile indeed. No reason to grieve. Your thoughts caress gently around me and my heart. Many wonderful blessings to you Susmita, in the new year. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. :) Hugs, Brandy Susmita Mukherjee December 28, 2024 at 7:24 PM Thank you so much, Brandy! I'm honoured and elated. Glad you enjoyed reading my poem. Your appreciation encourages and motivates me. I wish you a Great and Blessed New Year ahead. Lots of love and huga. XX :)

Paula Goldsmith December 28, 2024 at 11:45 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. Love your ending. Have a Blessed/Great New Year 2025.................. Susmita Mukherjee December 28, 2024 at 11:57 AM Thank you so much, Paula! I feel honoured and elated. Glad you enjoyed reading my poem. Wishing you a very Happy New Year ahead. Lots of love. :)

Constance La France December 28, 2024 at 11:03 AM Susmita, beautifully penned, I loved your poem, and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor ~ Susmita Mukherjee December 28, 2024 at 11:13 AM Thank you so much, Constance! I'm honoured and overjoyed. I'm glad you enjoyed reading my poem. Wishing you the very best and a very Happy New Year ahead!! :)

Ink Empress December 28, 2024 at 10:52 AM This is so beautiful! I love the creative way youve phrased your thoughts, giving such an eloquent and evocative touch to your well articulated lines, I especially loved “ But here in the enchanting garden, under the sun’s gentle gaze, age is a story written in roots and petals, a bench painted green with memories” so much depth! Soulfully moving really! A very well deserved POTD! Congratulations on your poem getting featured. Pleasure reading this gem. Sending you light always Susmita Mukherjee December 28, 2024 at 11:07 AM Thank you so much for your overwhelming compliments. I'm honoured and elated. Your appreciation is a source of encouragement and inspiration for me. I am sending you my best wishes and a very Happy New Year!! :)

Jim Slaughter December 28, 2024 at 10:21 AM Love the ending...and all the rest as well. Congrats on POTD. Susmita Mukherjee December 28, 2024 at 10:47 AM Thank you so much, Jim! I'm glad you enjoyed reading my poem. Your appreciation is a source of encouragement and inspiration to me. Wishing you a very Happy New Year ahead! :)

Zyrool Gifford December 28, 2024 at 9:18 AM Congratulations on your POTD win, Susmita. Have a wonderful weekend and Happy New Year to you. Susmita Mukherjee December 28, 2024 at 10:43 AM Thank you so much, Zyrool! I'm over the moon. Your encouragement means a lot. Wishing you a very Happy New Year ahead. :)

John Read December 28, 2024 at 5:41 AM Congratulations on your POTD Susmita, wishing you a happy new year God bless. xx Susmita Mukherjee December 28, 2024 at 5:49 AM Thank you so much, John! I'm honoured and elated. Your appreciation means a lot and is a source of inspiration. Lots of love and warm regards. A very Happy New Year to you!! :)

Jan Allison December 28, 2024 at 4:44 AM what a delightful poem, many congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx Susmita Mukherjee December 28, 2024 at 5:31 AM Thank you so much, Jan! !!I'm elated. Your appreciation means a lot and inspires me. Lots of love and hugs.XXX :) A very Happy New Year to you!

Unseeking Seeker December 28, 2024 at 4:26 AM A lovely poem, “age is a story written in roots and petals, a bench painted green with memories” warmest congratulations on POTD Susmita Mukherjee December 28, 2024 at 5:35 AM Thanks a lot for your appreciation and encouragement! I'm overjoyed. A very Happy New Year to you! :)

Tania Kitchin December 28, 2024 at 4:20 AM Susmita, a wonderful poem, congratulations on POTD. Susmita Mukherjee December 28, 2024 at 5:41 AM Thank you so much, Tania! I'm elated and honoured. Glad you enjoyed my poem. I accept all your appreciation with humility. It inspires me. A very Happy New Year to you!! :)

Beryl Edmonds December 28, 2024 at 2:42 AM Lovely poetry Susmita, congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl Susmita Mukherjee December 28, 2024 at 3:37 AM Thank you so much Beryl. Means a lot to me. Your appreciation inspires me. A Happy New Year to you!!

Maria Williams December 28, 2024 at 2:40 AM Congratulations Susmita on your lovely poem that earned your the POTD. I liked your opening analogy of the maracas in the leaves of the trees. Well done and a Happy New Year to you and may the world see peace. Maria Susmita Mukherjee December 28, 2024 at 3:34 AM Thank you so much Maria! I'm honoured and overjoyed. All your encouragement and appreciation inspires me. Happy New Year to you!!

Karen Jones December 28, 2024 at 12:35 AM A lovely potd! Congratulations Karen Jones December 28, 2024 at 2:41 PM Happy New Year! Susmita Mukherjee December 28, 2024 at 2:10 AM Thank you so much Karen! Your appreciation inspires me. Happy New Year! :)

Tom Cunningham December 28, 2024 at 12:32 AM An enjoyable read Susmita, congratulations to you on the honour of POTD. Happy New year. Tom Susmita Mukherjee December 28, 2024 at 2:08 AM Thank you so much Tom! I'm glad you enjoyed reading it. Means a lot. Happy New Year to you too!! :)

Jeanette Swan December 27, 2024 at 4:14 AM Just faved this. It starts with the maracas of leaves, and closes in the company of trees. Trees can be so peaceful and soulful (ours are thrashing around in the wind right now, but usually they are gentle).I like the assonance in 'whisper rhythms to the wind', the image of 'time spilling' with its hands brushing past us... lovely... J :) Susmita Mukherjee December 27, 2024 at 6:59 AM Thank you for your lovely and valued comments. Glad you liked the poem. Much appreciated. Best wishes. :)