
Each step evoked emphatic emotion
Indecisiveness stopped me as I wavered
Love impelled me towards the door
Gleaming glow attracted as hope soared
Memories came gliding down the railing
One after the other like siblings smiling
Laughter reverberated around me
All those celebrations I could see
The staircase was suddenly alive
With music and numerous sounds
Confetti came softly swaying down
Out of nowhere…embellishing my gown
I knew forgiveness lay behind the door
It was finally open…
The glistening gleams beckon
And I enter with dreams to reckon
Soft steps towards familiar faces
Moist eyes, passionate hugs
Years of separation melt within hours
Thanksgiving invitation empowers!
© Balroop Singh.
I owe gratitude to Sue Vincent for an inspiring photoprompt, which was too hard to resist!
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A lovely poem and irresistible inspiration!
Thank you So much Bette 🙂
A beautiful poem, Balroop! I am so glad you shared the prompt this week 🙂
Thanks Sue. I am amazed at my flow of words at this photo prompt!
Beautifully done… I hope you’ll find inspiration with us again 🙂
Sure. I would look forward to it. 🙂
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Happy Thanksgiving, Balroop 🙂 I like how you say love impells you. It is such a strong feeling that can push us to better ourselves and take that next step. Love the closing of the poem. Familiar faces sometimes make the wait seem all worthwhile 🙂
Thanks Mabel and Happy Thanksgiving to you too. I don’t post twice a week and I had even managed to post about gratitude but this photo prompt got the better of me! 🙂
I’m so glad you did this prompt, Balroop! What fun to read your beautiful poem. 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving.
Thanks to you Diana who was a part of this inspiration 🙂 words just kept flowing and I was amazed at how this poem unfolded itself! Happy Thanksgiving to you too.
I hope you do more of them 🙂
Beautiful poem and inspiration as always Balroop. Timely, Happy Thanksgiving. 🙂
Thanks dg. Happy Thanksgiving to you too.
Thank you. 🙂
Sue Vincent is really brilliantly talented.
You have woven a lovely poem around this pic. I like the way you said “Forgiveness lies behind the door”.
Thanks Cattie. You are so right, Sue’s ideas are brilliant and inspiring.
Very beautifully composed, Balroop. Happy Thanksgiving Day.
Thanks neel. Happy Thanksgiving to you too.
A beautiful prompt and your words flow effortlessly. Have a happy Thanksgiving…:-)
Thanks 🙂
A fantastic share Balroop .. And I could see the gown and confetti 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend my friend xx Hugs Sue xxx
Thanks Sue, I trust your imaginative skills 🙂 Wishing a wonderful weekend to you too.
🙂 Like wise to you also Balroop xx
Forgiveness is always there, waiting. What a gift! ❤
You are right Bela…we just have to reach out for this gift 🙂 stay blessed dear friend.
A beautiful multi-layered and multi-sensory poem of the finest quality.
Thank you, I appreciate your choice of words.
I love how much you love poetry and words. How to stay connected to the craft. I hope to dive back into poetry one day. Until then, I’ll enjoy your words. I especially liked, “Memories came gliding down the railing”…
xxoo
Thank you Lani…love for poetry flowers itself as naturally as a bud! Happy writing! 🙂
How wonderful it is to imagine the place come alive with music, confetti coming down! Lovely poem with beautiful thoughts as always on the inspiring photo prompt. 🙂
Thanks Somali…imagination is indeed a blessing! 🙂
So wonderful. There is so much happiness around only if we wish to see it and let go of our insecurities.
Insecurities eventually make us stronger and help us move forward. Thank you Alok for reading and sharing your thought.
My pleasure. Have a good year-end, Balroop.
Thanks! You too 🙂
Such a warm poignant poem !! Captured the essence so beautifully ❤️
Thanks Zee.
L O V E L Y !!! xxx
THANKS! 🙂
Such a trip of redemption… the fourth stanza stands out (while it points out in that same direction).
Great share, dear Balroop… happy holidays to you and yours. 😀 🙂
Thanks Aqui love your support. Wish you too happy holidays.