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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

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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!

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.

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!

Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/5/2019 5:35:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. Sam Kauffman

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/27/2019 3:24:00 PM

Subimal, CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! Janice

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.

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 8/6/2019 1:42:00 AM

Thank you.

Maureen Mcgreavy

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

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 8/6/2019 1:42:00 AM

Thank you, Maureen for your visit and comments.