Malabika Ray Choudhury Poet Free verse

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Staircase

Went back to the house of my childhood,
now abandoned!
The rusty gate creaked open…
found the once-cherished garden uncared for..
tall trees have grown taller,
bushes have spread with no control,
no flowers in sight -
dahlias, and jinias, chrysanthemums!
The swing is broken, tilting to one side!

I decided to enter the house,
Memory of a sweet past crippled my senses!
The dusty staircase appeared in my view...
an excellent structure made of Mahogany!
My father chose the wood, paid more than he could afford!
Probably he thought his family would live in this house for ever!

No, that didn’t happen. One grim day,
He had a heart-attack, he didn’t come back home!
children who were often seen 
running up and down the staircase,
were taken care of by the relatives,
and moved to the city,
They did not come back!
Staircase remained a numb witness of the calamity!


Notes:  Mahogany is considered one of the most luxurious and beautiful woods in the world, and because of that, it tends to cost more money than other woods like oak or pine.


                       April 10, 2023
       Writing Challenge "S" word Poetry Contest
                    Theme: Staircase
            Sponsor: Constance La France
                        FIRST PLACE

             Open Poetry 6 Poetry Contest
             Sponsor: Charlotte Puddifoot

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Valsa George April 14, 2023 at 4:46 AM Your poem brings such nostalgic memories . I too have the same story to tell of an abandoned home with creaking doors and loose hinges. It once stood as a mansion so proud and sweet where little feet endlessly climbed up and down the wooden staircase. Congratulations on your first place win dear Mala. Malabika Ray Choudhury April 14, 2023 at 5:19 AM Thank you, Dear Valsa. Your comments always inspire me. This house, where I lived only for a few years, is a huge part of my childhood. My father dreamed of living there among nature after retirement, but because of illness, he was unable to. Really appreciate your kind words. Love ~ Mala

Alfonso II Warally Ngengethe Mussabwa Chris April 13, 2023 at 5:32 AM Congratulations on your win in the Contest...Malabika. Malabika Ray Choudhury April 13, 2023 at 4:08 PM Thank you, Dear Poet. Appreciate your comment.

Linda Alice Fowler April 12, 2023 at 3:24 PM Mahogany is a beautiful hardwood. It stood longer than the daily - so sad. Congratulations on your win Mala! :) Malabika Ray Choudhury April 13, 2023 at 4:07 PM Thank you, Linda. Your lovely comment inspire me.

Panagiota Romios April 12, 2023 at 1:07 PM Mala~ I was walking into the house with you.mahogany is really beautiful.your Fathers untimely death is so well written as a narrative. I felt your sadness. Pangie Malabika Ray Choudhury April 12, 2023 at 2:59 PM Thank you, Dear Dear Pangie. I draw inspiration for my poems mostly from my real-life experiences. My father was a pillar of strength for me. Really glad to share my thoughts with you - I am sure everyone has many stories of their lives. Hugs ~ Mala

Constance La France April 12, 2023 at 10:07 AM Mala, thank you so much for sharing your poem in my Writing Challenge, congratulations ! Malabika Ray Choudhury April 12, 2023 at 2:53 PM Thank you, Constance. You are just inspiring!

Paula Goldsmith April 12, 2023 at 10:04 AM Congratulations on your win. What a story/writes. I really enjoyed it. Have a blessed day writing away.............

Anne-Lise Andresen April 12, 2023 at 9:55 AM - Congratulations on 1st place in the contest, Mala :) - hugs Malabika Ray Choudhury April 12, 2023 at 2:52 PM Thank you, Sunshine! Your comment is so precious!

Darlene De Beaulieu April 10, 2023 at 10:41 AM Hello Mala, Thishouse you lived in in the past has a lot of memories for you. Good ones or bad.Just hold onto the good memories. Hugs. /Darlene\ Friendship & Love. Darlene De Beaulieu April 12, 2023 at 4:06 AM Hello Mala, I am glad you have good memories of the old house where you use to live. Love & Friendship /Darlene/ Malabika Ray Choudhury April 11, 2023 at 5:55 PM Yes, Darlene, this house has a lot of memories for me - garden, swing, staircase! Thank you for your visit, Dear Friend. Love and Friendship ~ Mala

Beryl Edmonds April 10, 2023 at 8:09 AM Sad to say abandoned houses do decay, remember your childhood home as it was back in the day. A lovely sentimental Free verse poem Malabika… Belle Malabika Ray Choudhury April 11, 2023 at 5:53 PM Thank you, Belle. We lived in that house for a short time, but it is my most beautiful memory of childhood. Love ~ Mala

Anne-Lise Andresen April 10, 2023 at 6:29 AM - A wonderful poem - Memories of a childhood home ... both in happy and sad days, Mala - Sad to find it abandoned and the beauty faded - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs Malabika Ray Choudhury April 10, 2023 at 6:52 AM Thank you, Sunshine! It’s a true story of my childhood. Really appreciate your thoughtful comment.