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Pathos

A wooden flute,

              I glimpsed among my mother’s treasured keepsakes,
                               Often Wondered.....
           Why it seemed the most precious than everything else she cherished! 

               A pathos lurking underneath the saddest smile, she told me... 
                     The flute was the only thing she had of her brother,
                           who, in their childhood, played music when she sang,  
                      He passed away from tuberculosis, in his twenties ..

                       
                          the two efflorescent roses on the same branch… 
                 one fell and perished, when it could have blossomed and 
                             charmed the earth with its fragrance! 

                The other one clung to the tiny piece of memory he left..
                                       A Symphony Of Love! 


                       
                                           FIRST PLACE 
                      Edited " Last Sigh" on September 24, 2021
                            For "P" Old or New Poetry Contest
                              Sponsor: Constance La France
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021


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Date: 10/5/2021 11:52:00 AM
Mala, I was sure I had commented on this truly beautiful poem filled with heart touching, emotionally evocative "pathos." I am sure I've seen this story in another poem. Well, no matter where I've seen it, I just love it. And, now I get to tell you how much I love it. Congratulations and blessings. Hugs and much love!
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Date: 10/5/2021 8:25:00 AM
Mala, congratulations on your win in my "P" contest with this beautiful poem, well done ~ love and serenity _Constance
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Date: 9/27/2021 1:58:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. What a wonderful yet sad story/write. Yes, a true "A Symphony Of Love!" Have a blessed day with your win...............
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Date: 9/27/2021 12:40:00 PM
such a touching piece Mala, Many congratulations on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 9/27/2021 8:00:00 AM
Oh WoW! This is such a deeply touching piece. Beautifully described and hauntingly memorable. Loved it. God Bless, JB
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Date: 9/27/2021 6:17:00 AM
Very expressive! My mom’s teacups important to me but not as important as she was to me. Shelf fell near her birthday and broke many of her grandma’s teacups. Much easier to get over than losing her.
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Date: 9/27/2021 2:57:00 AM
A memorable symphony of love that will echo forever. Magnificent!! Best wishes.
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Date: 9/26/2021 10:59:00 AM
I thought for sure I responded to this one but I do not see my comment here. Anyway, I love this one. What a great illustration of pathos.
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Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 9/26/2021 6:47:00 PM
Thanks, Andrea. I edited this poem from an old one - Last Sigh. You must have commented on that poem. Truly appreciate your inspiring comments.
Date: 9/25/2021 12:52:00 PM
This is very beautiful and touching. incidentally my mother lost her brother to Tb when he was in his twenties! that hurt her all her life. She kept a photo of him, that’s all she had.
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Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 9/26/2021 6:45:00 PM
Thanks, Krish. We live with our memories - appreciate your touching comment.
Date: 9/25/2021 11:31:00 AM
Hello Mala, a flute that holds a memory of the pass can be joyful and sad. Love &Friendship Darlene
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/27/2021 11:42:00 AM
Hello Mala, you are welcome my friend. Love & Friendship.
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Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 9/26/2021 6:21:00 PM
True, Darlene. Thanks for your lovely comment.
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