A chance
glance
Held me for
long
Didn’t
understand why
A girl and
her grandpa
Played on
the swings.
Like no age
existed
Like no
difference there was.
The garden,
a mere background.
Maybe they
were just strangers,
But that ain’t
the point.
They revelled.
Unbound by
promises,
Yet considerate.
Unaware of
time
Clapping
Clasping
Coddling.
In the
moment
Of the
moment.
Enchanted by
laughter
Blended with
nature.
“Sweet!”
I whispered.
That chance
glance
It held me
for long
Now I
understand why.
– Vaishali
– Vaishali
moment to treasure!!
ReplyDeleteIndeed! Thanks, Deepak! :)
Deletesuch a sweet and cutee momenttt it must be na
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, Vinisha! Can't be anything but that! :D
DeleteGlad you liked it! :)
Grandchildren will always run your lives. They're in control. It's not them. It's us as we want to meet all their requests. We enjoy doing anything for them. But sometimes they want to emulate what we do. The little did just that. Great pic and a wonderful write, Vaishali!
ReplyDeleteHank
*smiles* Rightly said, Hank! Glad you liked it!
DeleteThis is so nice Vaishali....this is so free flowing one I loved this....
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Sreeja! :)
Delete...momentous moment..:) very beautifully penned Vaishali:)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Amit! :)
DeleteMoment to moment you took us along :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad, Ghazala! :)
DeleteBeautiful. The bond between kids and grandparents is instant.
ReplyDeleteTrue and thanks, Rajesh! :)
Delete:)
ReplyDeleteThat moment can capture the hearts.
Surely! :)
DeleteYour poems have an amazing power ... the wordplay so strong and yet so lucid ... loved this one as well ... awesome work Vaishali :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks very much, Amrit! You are always so kind. :)
DeleteTruly,
ReplyDeleteI wish I had the eye and time for such opportune moments and capture them.
*claps*
great!
Thanks a ton, Aravind! Just go for a walk or peek out of your window... you'll find plenty of gorgeous moments. :)
DeleteAge is not a barrier when it comes to enjoying life. And swings are fun, no matter what your age is.
ReplyDeleteI believe so, too.
DeleteKeats mentioned a thing of beauty is a joy forever i remembered that while reading your poem:)
ReplyDeleteKudos and keep the thoughts flowing ...........
That's a great compliment, Panchali. Thanks so much! :)
DeleteGreat Reversal.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Shalu! :)
DeleteWow! Beautiful poem and a lovely pic to go with it. I still love swings :)
ReplyDeleteSo do I, Jaish! Thanks! :D
DeleteWhat a great moment in time and you shared it most inspiringly with your poem!
ReplyDeleteThanks a ton, Sharla! :)
DeleteThe person who said that life is not counted by the number we take, rather by the moments that take our breath away!
ReplyDeleteYou described a beautiful moment in time; how often do we stop to relish such sights.
Your poem ... Simple, profound!
Means a lot! Thanks so much for appreciating! :)
Deletetouching work...reminded me a truly fulfilling time...!
ReplyDeleteWell, am I glad?! :D It's always good to hear that my poem brought back some happy memories.
DeleteLovely..brought a smile on my face. Now I know why you love writing more than desserts....:)
ReplyDeleteAww well thanks, Alka! :)
Deletegrandparents become like us kids :)
ReplyDeleteenjoyed this one reminded me of my grandparents
Bikram's
Thanks for sharing your feelings, Bikram! I'm glad to hear that it brought back some good memories. *smiles*
DeleteLoved reading this!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad! Thank you! :)
Deleteim a bit late to the party, but simply loved this poem. very nice!
ReplyDeleteOh my my! It's KN here. :D
DeleteThanks so much re. It's been so long since I heard from you. Hope you're doing good.