Standing bare, naked, Must have brought a sense of shame. Its days of glory were long gone. The layer of plaster that once was, Hung loosely, chipped in patches; Having lost the battle With nature’s elements since long. The bare skeleton of the house, Stood at the street corner. Dark, desolate, lonely, Devoid of life. … Continue reading Tree of Life
Our encounter dear life, fifty years back, Was an appointment between two strangers. Today, after fifty years, I feel bound to admit That, I am honoured by your kinship. It has been an association of fifty years- Of moments sour and sweet. In these years, you have helped me secure A lifetime’s worth of … Continue reading Reflection-on turning 50
Canvas – azure sky. Clouds-illusionary shapes. Bedtime-Grandma’s tales. Copyright @ Goutam Dutta https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2020/08/27/reenas-exploration-challenge-150/ Continue reading Illusions…in childhood
Fog, Snow-coat of white. Winter’s sun-flawed, timorous; Not its day to shine. Copyright @ Goutam Dutta Continue reading Winter tales
She lay wrapped in love. Insides of her coffin lined with love-notes; Notes that they had exchanged, Through many years of their conjugal life. Love had come like a whirlwind; Sweeping her off the feet. Through the marriage and years after that life had been Moments of sheer bliss. Then one day it all ended, … Continue reading #Whatdoyousee Wrapped in Love’s notes
The road adjacent my house has a stray Indie puppy. With a coat that is brown and all fluffy. Every time he sees me walking past, Out he would come, running fast. Then he would flip and show me his smooth tummy! In India, we are a one billion strong population and life just … Continue reading #Limerick Puppy tale
Silhouetted against the evening sky That was rapidly changing shades; From vivid yellow to Shades of grey, He sat. In his hand he held balloons Fitted with twinkling lights; Lights that blinked; Sometimes slow, Sometimes rapid, Evidently to soar A child’s spirit. The balloon seller boy Gaped at the balloons with pride and admiration. The … Continue reading Ambition
A face; Glittering, Glowing, Multi-hued, Stare at me everyday At the street corner. When the traffic lights turn red And my car is halted She takes the opportunity, To show her painted face; Surprising some By her sudden appearance, Making a few women scream, Panic writ on their face. She, with her painted face, Just … Continue reading #Whatdoyousee A Face at the Crossing
Occasionally, Moon casts its shadow on sun. Eclipse of colours. Haiku Copyright @ Goutam Dutta Picture Copyright @ Rightful owner https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2020/08/06/reenas-exploration-challenge-147/ Continue reading #Haiku Colour-less world
To August goes my vote! As a month filled with hope. The rains in India peak. Villages take a hue of lush green And hearts are filled with joy. To august goes my vote! For the pride in an Indian heart it bestows. The month of our Independence, A pledge for the betterment We … Continue reading To August-My Personal Perspective
Goutam's Writings 