Subimal Sinha-Roy Poet Free verse

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

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John Hamilton August 21, 2019 at 5:48 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!

Linda Milgate August 20, 2019 at 1:35 PM T-Bird? my brother in law would love perhaps his first poem that includes great poetry and his first love.

Ralph Sergi August 16, 2019 at 5:52 PM Congratulations, Subimal! My first car was a 62 Nash Rambler. I am glad the company went out of business. A beautiful nostalgic poem!

Sam Kauffman August 5, 2019 at 5:35 PM Congratulations on your win. Sam Kauffman Subimal Sinha-Roy August 6, 2019 at 1:48 AM Thank you, Sam.

Randy Steele August 2, 2019 at 11:54 AM Congrats on your win, Subimal. Great write. Subimal Sinha-Roy August 6, 2019 at 1:47 AM Thank you, Randy.

Debjani Mitra August 1, 2019 at 8:38 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 Subimal Sinha-Roy August 6, 2019 at 1:47 AM Thank you so much for your visit and nice comments.

Nette Onclaud July 31, 2019 at 9:07 PM subimal, bittersweet to the highest leve... congrats; amazing!..huggs Subimal Sinha-Roy August 6, 2019 at 1:47 AM Thank you so much, Nette.

Wendy Watson July 31, 2019 at 6:18 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 Subimal Sinha-Roy August 6, 2019 at 1:46 AM Thank you, Wendy for your visit and nice comments.

David Drowley July 30, 2019 at 2:17 PM 'Subimal, Congratulations on your win! Loved "Raised the last dust From the debris of my heart." David Subimal Sinha-Roy August 6, 2019 at 1:46 AM Thank you, David.

Sandra Adams July 28, 2019 at 11:37 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 Subimal Sinha-Roy August 6, 2019 at 1:46 AM Thank you, Sandra for your visit.

Connie Marcum Wong July 27, 2019 at 11:46 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 Subimal Sinha-Roy August 6, 2019 at 1:45 AM Thank you, Connie for your visit and nice comments.

Line Gauthier July 27, 2019 at 9:51 PM Congrats on your gold medal win, Subimal. Well done. Subimal Sinha-Roy August 6, 2019 at 1:44 AM Thank you, Line.

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

Kim Rodrigues July 27, 2019 at 5:55 PM Congratulations on your top win, Subimal! Subimal Sinha-Roy August 6, 2019 at 1:43 AM Thank you, Kim.

Jeanne Mcgee July 27, 2019 at 3:39 PM Congratulations on your win...great story. Subimal Sinha-Roy August 6, 2019 at 1:43 AM Thank you.

Janice Canerdy July 27, 2019 at 3:24 PM Subimal, CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! Janice Subimal Sinha-Roy August 6, 2019 at 1:43 AM Thank you so much, Janice.

Janice Canerdy July 27, 2019 at 3:24 PM Subimal, CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! Janice

Anisha Dutta July 27, 2019 at 1:15 PM BIG CONGRATS to win top which you mostly deserve. Regards. Subimal Sinha-Roy August 6, 2019 at 1:42 AM Thank you.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 27, 2019 at 1:10 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 Subimal Sinha-Roy August 6, 2019 at 1:42 AM Thank you, Maureen for your visit and comments.