waterlogged streets, cloudy skies
heavy downpour, clothes won’t dry
yet, drop in temperature
a tremendous relief
heat is such an alienator
my birthday’s just passed by
but Leo month keeps me high
will this year be worse or better
or between the years
just another connector?
A time to reflect, a time to dream
maybe it’s a chuckle or a scream
I think of death a lot more often
rethink all that’s gone -leaving
my stance hardened or softened
Greenery refreshes vision again
Dreams pour, thoughts rain…
Written for dVerse Poetics hosted by Sanaa aka adashofsunny
Belated happy birthday! May the year ahead be filled with blessings!
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Thank you so much, Grace!
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Belated happy birthday, Reena! As we grow older, we become more reflective, isn’t it! 😀
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Thank you, Punam! Actually, there’s a lot more behind than ahead. I don’t think I could have written the same poetry in my teens ☺️
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You are so welcome. That’s exactly what I meant. 😊
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This is absolutely gorgeous writing here, Reena! I especially resonate with; “will this year be worse or better or between the years just another connector?” Belated birthday wishes to you! Thank you so much for adding your voice to the prompt 💖💖
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Thank you, Sanaa!
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Extremely beautiful in thought AND delivery.
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Thank you so much, Susan!
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Oh wow we missed your birthday…belated happy birthday.
I love the play up of words here Reena and i also adore how deeply profound it is.
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Thank you, Mich!
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This is a very reflective poem that ties your musings to the month of August. I like how it fluctuates between uncertainty and hope.
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Thank you, Nitin!
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you and kate are leos
hope it was happy
rosalie is a virgo
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Belated birthday wishes, Ma’am. Lovely poem. 🙂
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Thank you, Aishwarya!
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🙂
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Love this
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Thank you, Rochelle!
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Welcome godbless 🙏
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Belated happy birthday Reena. We do welcome the humid but less hot August
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Thank you! 😍☺️
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You’re welcome!
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