by Kushal Poddar
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January 19, 2008

Middle class dreams-I

February 11, 2009 09:34 PM EST (Updated: February 12, 2009 07:50 AM EST)
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Thursday writing

(Skipping Breakfasts)

The instant powder

is mingling with

stale hot water,

blending with a sugar’s damp lump.

She prepares his son for school bus.

I am loud with my thoughts, “Honey,

I think I shall skip my breakfast.”

 

Only coffee is what she has,

I know she knows we are skipping

our breakfasts too long, too long.

 

We, three human dreams set on

the road of the day, living life,

thousand of lives.

=© 2009 - All Rights Reserved Kushal Poddar


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Comments: 54

Georgiana S. Feb 11, 2009, 9:39pm EST
sounds of the morning
Nancy Biri Feb 11, 2009, 9:50pm EST
Nice
Vivian P. Feb 11, 2009, 9:51pm EST
this use to be me
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Feb 11, 2009, 9:58pm EST
Love and the morning
JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Feb 11, 2009, 10:06pm EST
I can relate to this in many ways.
JOHN BECK Feb 11, 2009, 10:20pm EST
Unfortunately skipping breakfast is only a symptom. We skip far too much and, like breakfast time, we can't get it back! Fine poem and lesson, Poddar.
Linda T. Feb 11, 2009, 10:27pm EST
Few people take the time to sit down and enjoy breakfast which is the most important meal of the day.
Debbie R. Feb 11, 2009, 10:46pm EST
I agree, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Take the time to eat SOMETHING.
Jennifer Lee Feb 11, 2009, 10:47pm EST
This one I can relate to as I seem to live in the fast lane much of the time. Great message for me to stop and smell the roses or at least take the time to eat a healthy breakfast.

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Kimberly Ripley Feb 11, 2009, 10:47pm EST
Sounds familiar.......I love your poetry!
Jennifer Lee Feb 11, 2009, 10:47pm EST
Thank you for posting to our group!
Thank you ,for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Julie R. Feb 11, 2009, 11:15pm EST
Great imagery.
Holly K. Feb 11, 2009, 11:21pm EST
Sounds familiar... great job!
Thank you ,for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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Sherrie H. Feb 11, 2009, 11:59pm EST
Very clear images.
Kimber F. Feb 12, 2009, 12:28am EST
I get a couple of different directions from this poem. Thanks for making me think. Peace
Kathryn E. Feb 12, 2009, 12:36am EST
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Svetlana Goryacheva Feb 12, 2009, 2:28am EST
Very well done and thoughtful, as always! :-)

Blessings and best wishes - S.
Granny Janny H. Feb 12, 2009, 2:50am EST
charming
KC Klein Feb 12, 2009, 3:36am EST
a good portrait
Ratan . Feb 12, 2009, 3:45am EST
Beautiful!

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elizabeth e. Feb 12, 2009, 4:52am EST
I start my day early, far earlier then I need to, just so I can savor the early morning light. It's my time to settle down with a hot, steaming coffee, read a bit on Gather, eat a bowl of cereal with blueberries, and take a look at the news. Although the rest of my day is hectic, early morns are peaceful.
Terry Collett Feb 12, 2009, 7:47am EST
insightful poem, nicely done, images of a day's beginning.
Dana W. Feb 12, 2009, 7:55am EST
very nice!!
Christine K. Feb 12, 2009, 8:04am EST
I've been there before!! I love your poetry, my friend! Very well written. I could see myself there.
Nancy L. Feb 12, 2009, 8:32am EST
I don't know why, but my first sense from reading this poem was that breakfast was being skipped out of financial necessity, not from hurriedness, but I can see that interpretation as well.
Pam S. Feb 12, 2009, 8:50am EST
very nice
M. Bradley McCauley McCauley Feb 12, 2009, 8:51am EST
Brings back memories--well done
Ann M. (Site Scryer) Feb 12, 2009, 9:11am EST
Hmmm... middle-class dreams in India, but low-to-middle income dreams in the US. (Powdered milk is the tipoff, and I love the phrase "stale hot water.")

Thank you for these glimpses of India.
Ann M. (Site Scryer) Feb 12, 2009, 9:12am EST
Thank you for posting this to The Surreal Circus.
Haim Kadman Feb 12, 2009, 10:26am EST
One more beautiful poem of your rich repertoire Poddar!
Teresa A. Feb 12, 2009, 11:49am EST
Very nice, brought back memories
Elsie Duggan Feb 12, 2009, 1:05pm EST
Love the poem , but never skip breakfast,
Ralph P. Feb 12, 2009, 2:07pm EST
I sure can relate
Sharon P. Feb 12, 2009, 5:54pm EST
Nice
Paula C. Feb 12, 2009, 6:13pm EST
sounds like my house

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Coffee is breakfast in a cup, Poddar! LOL
Angela A. Feb 12, 2009, 8:53pm EST
Lovely!
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting
JoAnne D. Feb 12, 2009, 11:37pm EST
A lot of us could relate to this one.
Shannon H. Feb 13, 2009, 2:47am EST
Very nice poem
roger s. Feb 13, 2009, 11:38am EST
I can relate
blaine d. Feb 13, 2009, 4:38pm EST
beautiful!
Sue T. Feb 14, 2009, 6:01am EST
I like this, Poddar. Sometimes I think we'd skip everything if we could ~ your poem reminds us to slow down, take a step back and enjoy the moment.
chelsie t. Feb 14, 2009, 11:24pm EST
~Thanks for sharing!!!~
Shelbia C. Feb 16, 2009, 12:14am EST
This is a great poem
regina k. Feb 17, 2009, 2:02am EST
wonderfully written
Shirley ♡ ☮ M. Feb 17, 2009, 2:04am EST
Great writing...thanks for sharing.
Jill~Sexy Back~ V. Feb 17, 2009, 5:42pm EST
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Roberta Moto Mar 3, 2009, 3:50pm EST
I am not a morning person and I can relate to the need to get somewhere syndrome, which is sad because we should be enjoying every moment
Gene P. Mar 28, 2009, 5:33pm EDT
Thanks for posting your content to the group Whatever!

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