The Get-Together

The Get-together


Like crispy autumn leaves 
tinged in vibrant orange hues, 
that drop and freely float ;

Before settling for some rest,
Unless the breeze waltz
makes them dance to its tune.

We, the GOMCO 85, were,
rapt into lifeless routine,
Striving and working like Trojans;

Monotonous it might seem,
Yet content and tranquil, 
mindful, sleeping like a log.

Until one great thought of reunion,
shook and woke us up;
A wave of delight traversed.

And there we all were;
together, meeting and greeting;
making some great memories.

Taken away by melody 
of yesteryear songs ;
Had few refreshing Karaokes, 
and countless rhythmic leg shakes.

The long sought soulful chats
having been vanished in time; 
Those high pitched cheers,
Lowered with softened profiles.

Broad day light dine,
and the sparkling wine;
Antakshari and adagios,
Merging in essence of time. 

Lost in aura of celebration,
a moment of parting came soon;
embers of promises frozen in hearts, 
waiting for fire to be lit again.




Written Oct 17, 2021
© Dr. Upma A. Sharma 

Dedicated to all wonderful friends of GOMCO 85 batch who gathered on Oct 17 @ Mohali Chandigarh, also to those who could not join and plan to make it next.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 3/1/2022 1:53:00 AM
Enjoyed reading this poem with lots of beautiful imagery. Take care!
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Date: 1/23/2022 7:19:00 AM
Enjoyed the beautiful poem. Reunions bring loving memories. Best wishes.
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Date: 1/20/2022 7:56:00 AM
Dear Upma, it is so nice to return to PS and find you still creating beautiful poems. I have been away for several years and what a joy to return. I do hope that your friends and co-workers were able to read this most excellent tribute to them and the enjoyment of coming together in such a festive way! Be Blessed in this New Year! Neva
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