Until Then... Poem by Jaishree Nair

Until Then...

Rating: 5.0


I am not asking for the moon...
just a few pennies to jingle in my empty pockets
to prove that I am not penniless

I am not asking for a bungalow...
just a tiny space to curl myself
exhausted from the battle to survive.

I am not asking for a suit of decor...
just a piece of cloth to hide
my shame when fumbling the garbage for luck...

I am not asking for a feast...
just a mouthful of morsel
to quieten my rumbling belly.

I am not asking for a toy
Just a few moments of childhood
to awaken the child in me.

Yet I know I am the proud owner
of a piece of earth reserved for me.

Until then this struggle..!

Saturday, January 2, 2016
Topic(s) of this poem: poverty
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Sumit Ganguly 03 March 2016

If we keep our eyes open we can view the drama everywhere,10

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Edward Kofi Louis 03 January 2016

Hope is je key! ! With the muse of your sweet mind along the line. Nice work.

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Kelly Kurt 02 January 2016

Very poignant and relatable! Thanks, Jaishree. Happy New Year

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Jaishree Nair 02 January 2016

Happy new year to you too

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Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh 02 January 2016

True, I don't wish a bungalow when I have nothing to it. A nice poem.

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Kumarmani Mahakul 02 January 2016

Basic necessities are required in mind to sustain life. Other things are accessories. Very amazing and thoughtful poem shared with interesting view. Nicely penned.10

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