Sitting on the balcony
he stares at the house
abandoned by its inmates
and taken over by trees
unwanted creepers
and black bindweeds…
People stop for a while
give a quick glance
over its dilapidation
curse its owners
and move away…
He is ninety now alone
he looks at himself
and then at the relics
of that deserted house
and tries to find out
how different he is
from that house…
–Kaushal Kishore
images: pinterest
Kaushal Kishore 
Lyrics that lead into the depth of emotions and life. Best wishes, Lyrix 🙂
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What a coincidence! Lyrix talking about lyrics! So nice of you. Thanks for sharing your thoughts 😊
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I do my very best to take such opportunities, particulary when i find the right words like yours to share mine with ;-D
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Really great! I appreciate your presence of mind. Thanks a lot, my friend 😊
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Thank you 😊
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Thank you, Kaushal, for the poignant reflections on human life. The picture of the house you have chosen, begs the question; who would abandon a beautiful house like this? I would have it anytime!
As to the old man abandoned, I do sympathise with his situation, but not with him smoking.
Luckily, in India, not many old people are left abandoned.
Joanna
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Thank you, Joanna for your analytical comment, as always. India has undergone a sea change during the last 75 years. Most of new generation youth are fond of western culture and thoughts, looking out for green visa. Even my cousins are not willing to come to India from US for disposing of their ancestral property.
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Shame really, as I would love this house! Old houses hold the memory of the generations who lived there before, so why not keep them as a place for family meetings?
Joanna
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I agree, Joanna, but there should be a family for family meetings. I can see here old lonely people sitting on the balcony looking outside meaninglessly. I had never seen large housing complexes coming in all areas for senior citizens. Things are changing fast.
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Thank you, Kaushal.
Joanna
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Powerful piece, KK. Very touching.💕
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Thank you, Grace. I’m happy that you enjoyed it. 💖💐
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Sure did. My pleasure .💕
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Thank you so much!
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A great comparison in your poem!
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Thank you for your kind words!!
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You poem beautiful dressed in the imager you had created
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Thank you, yam, for your appreciation 😊
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Mine pleasure dear
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What a profound message, wrapped in the poem!
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So glad that you liked it. Thank you 😊
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