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The Last Dust

In open space free
Steel and glass enclosure
A small moving space confined
My possession of pride
Momentum propelled by young drive
A companion of trust.

The wingless bird
Tunneled timid air
Dust trailed the motion
Distance to sunrise horizon
Contracted like an accordion
Music under the bonnet.

Tread of twenty turning years
Took abrasive toll on patina of past
My adored Fiat Padmini senile
Rusted in immobile inertia
Old jalopy’s journey to junkyard
Raised the last dust
From the debris of my heart.

Written : July 22, 2019
May 19, 2020
Contest : Brian's Choice L
Sponsor : Brian Strand

Copyright © Subimal Sinha-Roy | Year Posted 2019

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John Hamilton Date: 8/21/2019 5:48:00 PM Great write Subimal and finally the rest of the soup knows now what I've always known you are an excellent poet. Congrats on your top win in Craig's contest! Login to Reply

Linda Milgate Date: 8/20/2019 1:35:00 PM T-Bird? my brother in law would love perhaps his first poem that includes great poetry and his first love. Login to Reply

Ralph Sergi Date: 8/16/2019 5:52:00 PM Congratulations, Subimal! My first car was a 62 Nash Rambler. I am glad the company went out of business. A beautiful nostalgic poem! Login to Reply

Sam Kauffman Date: 8/5/2019 5:35:00 PM Congratulations on your win. Sam Kauffman Login to Reply Subimal Sinha-Roy Date: 8/6/2019 1:48:00 AM Thank you, Sam.

Randy Steele Date: 8/2/2019 11:54:00 AM Congrats on your win, Subimal. Great write. Login to Reply Subimal Sinha-Roy Date: 8/6/2019 1:47:00 AM Thank you, Randy.

Debjani Mitra Date: 8/1/2019 8:38:00 PM Another wonderful creation from your pen.. My first car too was a second hand Fiat, cream colored,.. Your poem is very powerful, gives life to inanimate objects Login to Reply Subimal Sinha-Roy Date: 8/6/2019 1:47:00 AM Thank you so much for your visit and nice comments.

Nette Onclaud Date: 7/31/2019 9:07:00 PM subimal, bittersweet to the highest leve... congrats; amazing!..huggs Login to Reply Subimal Sinha-Roy Date: 8/6/2019 1:47:00 AM Thank you so much, Nette.

Wendy Watson Date: 7/31/2019 6:18:00 AM There were too many wonderful 'touches' here to mention, Subimal. A really cleverly composed poem and I can see why it placed so high. Wendy Login to Reply Subimal Sinha-Roy Date: 8/6/2019 1:46:00 AM Thank you, Wendy for your visit and nice comments.

David Drowley Date: 7/30/2019 2:17:00 PM 'Subimal, Congratulations on your win! Loved "Raised the last dust From the debris of my heart." David Login to Reply Subimal Sinha-Roy Date: 8/6/2019 1:46:00 AM Thank you, David.

Sandra Adams Date: 7/28/2019 11:37:00 AM this is beautiful...it made me think of a few of my favorite cars that landed in the metal graveyard! Congrats on your top win :) hugs Login to Reply Subimal Sinha-Roy Date: 8/6/2019 1:46:00 AM Thank you, Sandra for your visit.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/27/2019 11:46:00 PM I love this Subimal. I loved the journey this old jalopy took us on and your ending was moving and so beautiful. My brother's first car was a Model T and it was a rusted mess, but he love working on it and treated it like it was a Cadillac. This is a fave for me. Congratulations on your very deserving first place my friend! xxoo Login to Reply Subimal Sinha-Roy Date: 8/6/2019 1:45:00 AM Thank you, Connie for your visit and nice comments.

Line Gauthier Date: 7/27/2019 9:51:00 PM Congrats on your gold medal win, Subimal. Well done. Login to Reply Subimal Sinha-Roy Date: 8/6/2019 1:44:00 AM Thank you, Line.

Craig Cornish Date: 7/27/2019 8:39:00 PM Dear Subimal, your entry was clearly first, this is how to take a muse and make it exceptional poetry. Login to Reply Subimal Sinha-Roy Date: 8/6/2019 1:44:00 AM Thank you so much, Craig for your nice comments.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/27/2019 5:55:00 PM Congratulations on your top win, Subimal! Login to Reply Subimal Sinha-Roy Date: 8/6/2019 1:43:00 AM Thank you, Kim.

Jeanne Mcgee Date: 7/27/2019 3:39:00 PM Congratulations on your win...great story. Login to Reply Subimal Sinha-Roy Date: 8/6/2019 1:43:00 AM Thank you.

Janice Canerdy Date: 7/27/2019 3:24:00 PM Subimal, CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! Janice Login to Reply

Janice Canerdy Date: 7/27/2019 3:24:00 PM Subimal, CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! Janice Login to Reply Subimal Sinha-Roy Date: 8/6/2019 1:43:00 AM Thank you so much, Janice.

Anisha Dutta Date: 7/27/2019 1:15:00 PM BIG CONGRATS to win top which you mostly deserve. Regards. Login to Reply Subimal Sinha-Roy Date: 8/6/2019 1:42:00 AM Thank you.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 7/27/2019 1:10:00 PM A beautiful poem Subimal! The character and love of the old jalopy is undeniable, wonderfully done. Congratulations for your well earned top win, a very special piece. xomo Login to Reply Subimal Sinha-Roy Date: 8/6/2019 1:42:00 AM Thank you, Maureen for your visit and comments.