Thursday, February 19, 2009

Who Kidnapped Our Happiness? Comments

Rating: 5.0

I cannot get up early before the lazy Sunrise.
Where should I go?
A retiree seeks a haven to keep his burden head on a soft pillow
And sleep the whole day until she brings the mug of bitter coffee with the usual nagging.
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nimal dunuhinga
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Sandra Fowler 20 February 2009

An elegy to what once was and can never quite be again. Bittersweet in every sense of the word. Old is definately gold in this touching poem. Warmest regards, Sandra

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Alison Cassidy 20 February 2009

Nimal this is a brilliant example of poetic craft - from the opening phrase 'lazy Sunrise' to the 'sadness my dear' of the last line. You share the burden of age and infirmity and idleness; Of happy memories of songs from 'the old days'; Of abiding tenderness for your intimate other. My eyes fill with tears when I read your words. Love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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kalubovila East, Sri Lanka
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