What Remains…
Clouds confer in the calm mirror
Of emerald lake
Is this house habitable?
They had seen happier times,
Watched winsome faces
Heard the squeals of delight.
When children converged by the lake
Their games charmed Mother Nature
Spellbound, she let the spring linger just for them.
Time robbed those carefree days
How fast did they grow!
From Kindergarten to High School.
The house grew quieter each day
As the youngsters flew away
In pursuit of their dreams.
Now autumn rests here
With her muted colors and limp leaves
Crimson couldn’t capture the fleeting joy.
Carved into the mirror of the lake
Are memories that march silently
Seen only by the clouds.
© Balroop Singh
Thanks to Sajde for the inspiration – #Whatdoyousee – 285
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This is absolutely beautiful, Balroop. I love how you entwined seasons with growing up. The first stanza is stunning.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Punam. Calm lakes are so inspiring!
So they are! You are welcome, Balroop.
Nice post 🎸🙏
Thank you.
Touches the heart while stimulating deep thought… well done
I am glad to hear that. Thank you Annette.
Love your reflections here Balroop.
Thank you Maggie.
My pleasure Balroop
Such a beautiful and truthful poem. I remember when my daughter left, how thankful I was my son remained. And then he too left. Sigh.
Life is like that! We are mute spectators to the changes!
Gorgeous poem, Balroop, both nostalgic and wistful. It made me miss the carefree days of youth when the world seemed a little more innocent. Hugs.
Yes! How much change we have experienced, as if an era passed! Thank you for sharing your kind words dear friend. 🤗
A beautiful poem of the Journey we take through life, as our once happy full home now lays in much quieter times….
Sending love and Blessings Balroop xx ❤
Thank you for sharing the same sentiments. 🥰🤗
This is just beautiful. I love how you tied the autumn in the life if the house into the autumn in the prompt. Just lovely.
Thank you Violet.
A beautiful poem carrying the essence of nostalgia and longing. Thanks for joining in.
Thank you for the inspiration, Sadje.
My pleasure, dear friend
And so seems the cycle of life. Beautifully evoked Balroop ❤
Thank you Deb. 🤗
You captured the atmosphere and passing cycles of life perfectly Balroop ♥
Thank you Sally. 🤗
Beautiful, Balroop. Reminded me of my days at the lake with my grandparents.
Living by the lake is a wonderful experience. Thanks Denise.
I find this poem both sad and beautiful, Balroop, as my son will be heading off to live on the college campus in the summer. Great poem!
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It makes us proud when our children grow up and learn to take their own decisions but it also makes us sad, no doubt. Wishing him a fun filled life. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Yvette.
Beautiful.
Thanks Cindy.
So exquisitely expressed, Balroop.
Thank you Jan.
This is gorgeous, Balroop, and relatable since my kids have ‘flown away in pursuit of their dreams.’ How life goes by so quickly remains mystifying. xo
Yes, life’s fleeting nature can’t be changed! Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Lauren.
I was moved by your melancholy poem.
Thank you for your kind words,Liz.
You’re welcome, Balroop.
Lovely poem.
Thank you.
Really lovely! Well done, Balroop.
Thank you Chris.