A quarter of a year gone by,
since the lock down
Now, stay home bound
is the new normal,
I see no signs of any change soon,
work from home the latest mantra.
Parties, movies and holidays
seem things of yore
eating out, no more…
My dresses, jewelry idling
in the closet,
without an occasion to flaunt them.
The shoes and sandals thoroughly bored,
let out a yawn
under a cozy blanket of dust
cosmetics and accessories, untouched
lie on the dresser, losing sheen
nearing their expiry date.
I observe them from afar,
wondering ,
will they ever see
the light of the day?
These days my
pyjamas and tees are over worked
my hair seems always messed up,
office, chores, cooking and cleaning
consume me all day long.
The mirror screamed today
when I tried to look into it,
Oh no! who is that staring at me?
Where have I lost myself?
I wondered!!
Eugi’s weekly prompt : Observation
Wow .. beautiful.
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Thanks Dakshali
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This so resonates, Radhika! Very well said.
I wonder what life will be like if and when this pandemic is over!
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Hmm…I guess life will get back to where we had left it before the pandemic 🙂 Man is a poor learner!
Thanks Punam. Glad that it resonates with you !!
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So he is!
You are welcome, my dear. 🙂
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Loved it!!
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Thanks Aashi!
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Outstanding, beautiful , wonderful!
It’s all!
I loved it!
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Aww…. that’s very kind of you Rashmi. Thank you so much 💕
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Such a reflective poem, and well put too. The lockdown and the new social situation has really changed things. Its really fascinating how fast the things can change.
The poem had a nice flow too, well done 🙌
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Thank you Uzzawal. Yes, man adapts to changes pretty fast.
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Yes, a beautiful way of expressing what we used to do before this pandemic.
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Many thanks Arlene. Hope you are doing good. How is the situation in your country?
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Getting worse by the day☹
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That’s sad. Here also the cases are rising and the numbers look scary.
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☹
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Needless to say, we all resonate. Never been someone who wears makeup often but even I have started missing to use them and dress up.
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Same pinch Moushumi. Now I feel my dresses and accessories are calling out to me 😁
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Mine too 🙂
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Beautiful writing Rhadika, your feelings stand out so vividly, and intimately honest
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Appreciate your kind words. Thanks Jude.
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You’re most welcome
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This is story of everyone. Very well written Radhika. New Normal is really weird. I started valuing everything now, I never really use makeup but now sometimes I miss that too.
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Thank you Anjali. Yes, slowly trying to get used to the new normal, which sadly looks like, is here to stay for quite some time. Stay safe dear!
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Wow what a beautiful and true poem, Radhika. We all are in the same boat from the time this corona has taken place and your picture has fit like a tee. Awesome only changing nighties day after day and all clothes and jewelry is being worn by our closets.
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Haha! I like that last bit Kamal. Thanks so much ❤️
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🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪 welcome dear Radhika
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Amazing as always 💙
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Thank you Era 🙂
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It’s always a pleasure to read your write ups 🤗☺
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I wondered about wearing a sack lol.
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Very realistic, Radhika! Don’t worry…we are all in the same boat 😀
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Thanks for your company Indira 😊♥️
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Veryyy relatable 😄
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👍🏻🙏
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so realistic, relatable and true.
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Thanks Nikhar!
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We lose our identity in moments like us only to recreate ourselves as the human spirit is resilient. Well written.
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Thank you V.J. I agree. That’s the beauty of human spirit. They bounce back from any challenge that comes their way.
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Welcome.
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A tale every lady would tell.. wonderfully penned, Radhika 👍
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Thanks Deepika 😊
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This is so relatable. Though I’ve been going to office for nearly two months, most of my dresses have not seen the light of the day. I loved this one. I’ve missed reading your work. I’m glad you’re back 😊
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Oh…hope there is adequate care being taken at your work place. Take care Shweta. Thanks for stopping by. I have been posting very regularly. Maybe my posts didn’t appear on your reader.
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This is gorgeous
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Thank you Drew!
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When I look in the mirror these days, I see the self-inflicted haircut. The salons are now open again, but I am afraid to venture there.
No need for lip gloss under a mask!
You have captured the situation so whimsically in your well-written poem!
Cheryl
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Thanks Cheryl. Yes, the situation is bad. Even I haven’t stepped into the salon since they opened. Stay safe and take care ♥️
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I feel you because i can relate to each and every word in this poem. It felt like someone wrote about me 😂😂 God knows when everything would be normal… I forgot the last time I got ready 😭
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Haha!! Thanks C! I guess we all feel the same right now. So my thoughts just resonated with you.
Yes, ages since I last got ready 😞
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I think this is the reality of every man and woman. For those who will survive, will have stories to tell the next generation. Let’s pray that we get the vaccine soon.🙏
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Absolutely. And Amen to the vaccine. That’s our only hope. Thanks for stopping by MZ!
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This resonates with me. I miss not being able to wear my getting out and around clothes. I finally broke down and bought some new stay at home clothes just so I would feel better about myself.
You captured the situation so well in your well-written piece. Thank you for joining in.
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I can understand your plight Eugi. Had bought a few dresses just before the lockdown. They are all lying with their tags still on them 🤷.
Thanks and hope we come out of it soon. Take care!
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I do hope, once the pandemic is over ( if it will be ever over), people will awaken to a more conscious living and understanding and practice it every day. I believe there is not a way to the normal back than…. we must evolve and learn from mistakes and be willing to correct them in our daily life.
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I genuinely hope man resorts to conscious living and practices gratitude and respect for all that the planet has bestowed him with !! Thanks Cornelia. Hope you are safe.
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Thank you Radhika, I appreciate sharing your hope. I am safe, I hope you are too.
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The current situation has been beautifully penned.
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Gratitude Ranjini!!
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Pleasure is mine 😊
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yes radhika ….I feel the same too..when will all this actually end???
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I keep asking myself the same question!!
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Hahaha enjoyed the poem.
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The current times are captured well , Ma’am. Nice one. 🙂
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Thank you Aishwarya 🙂
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You are welcome, Ma’am. 🙂
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Lovely to read the present reality in a beautiful way 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻🙏🏻
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This is totally relatable. Can’t believe that half a year has gone. Hope we get out of this soon.
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I loved reading this piece!
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This is one boat – nay – an Ark, that we are all sailing in, R! Yesterday itself I was looking at a particular business suit that I wore for a meeting in Feb and wondered whether I would wear it again in this calendar year! I guess we will adapt to this new abnormal only to tide over it, but forget all hardships as soon as we are clear of the pandemic.
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Yes N. This is true for both men and women.
This is one of the worst battles mankind is fighting. So only hope that he remembers the lessons learnt when he tides over it. Stay safe and take care!
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Ykw, these days when I tie my hairs nicely in a ponytail..I feel like..
I am changed😃😜😁😁
Hanging out and outing are more like a wishful thinking now!
Good work!✨💫
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So true. We have to be content with just that for now. Thanks Chetana. Lovely to have you on my blog♥️
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My pleasure,Radhika!💜
BTW, it is CHETNA.😃
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Oops…. sorry and noted 👍🏻
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Never mind.💫
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I love how you ended it in a lovely humurous note..😄
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Thanks Mich 🙂
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❤❤❤
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A good snapshot of the times. It makes me wonder what will be the “new normal” if/when this all ends.
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Hmm… Benjamin I hope the question remains as when it ends and not if…. thinking of the latter as a possibility is unimaginable and scary 😧
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I agree. I’m hoping for an ending sooner than later.
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Just yesterday I wore a pretty dress and combed my hair and applied Kajal , just wanted to feel good! All at home were astonished !!! 5yo comes and asks “ is corona gone” ? 😜
Well penned R . Reality for a year more atleast 😟
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Aww….how sweet. Kids innocence touches me the most ♥️ thanks dear. Yeah, wishing it ends soon.
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Life has come back in a full circle.Our parents used to spend money only on necessary things. Now we are also buying grossery and vegetables only. Till 3 months back sometimes 48 hours were less to finish work.Now we have all the time.
Only tiny tots are happy as they are free with the unnecessary burden of school bag .
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It’s something so unimaginable yet so true. Life has thrown a googly at us which we are not able to handle.
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Wonderfully penned Radhika.
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Thank you Rupali!
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We’re adapting to a minimalist lifestyle. ☺
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Yes, true!!
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Beautifully penned the current pandemic picture !! ❤️
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Thanks S!
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