Journey

Life moves with events of joy and pain

None can predict a time of constant pleasure

This may be compared with sunshine and rain

All such events together make our treasure

 

Some time ago went to a beautiful countryside

Enjoyed the flavor of paradise with dear one

Then started for home taking a rickshaw ride

Suddenly met an accident shattering my plan

 

My wrist was broken causing great problem

My fellow was terrified and started to scream

The brain could not find anyone to blame

A great flaw invaded into a pleasant dream

 

There was no scope to stop and lament

Something had to be done as quickly as possible

Rushed to a hospital for emergency treatment

Doctors declared the case was quite horrible

 

They stretched my hand to fix the bone

Great pain filled my eyes with tears

Doctors consoled me with friendly tone

And put white bandage and other gears

A captive life began with my tied hand

The power of writing was lost suddenly

Memories hovered around like flying sand

My mother’s face appeared frequently

 

It was a strange coincidence that fractures

Happened to    me and my beloved mother

I could realize after many many  years

How   broken bones compelled her to suffer

 

But,her case  was worse than my misfortune

She had to manage the whole family

She was compelled to work completely alone

Though it might be a cruel anomaly

 

I could rediscover my mother in my mind

Lack of her photograph gave me freedom

Despite our poverty she was very kind

Her thoughts and actions were uniform

 

Knowing about my passion in writing poem

She asked me to write on lovely sunbird

I selected many words and played with them

But failed to solve the challenge, it was so hard

 

The mishap took me to many hospitals

For my treatment and medical test

All those journeys were like flower petals

That enriched my experience offering the best

 

I met many patients with serious conditions

But they were quite patient and exchanged smile

I could learn from them how to control emotions

Overcome stress and adopt proper lifestyle

 

 My  parents left the world ending mission

We shall  have to follow them eventually

Let’s evaluate our past to define vision

And embark upon another life prudentially

 

 

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

A journey of happiness and pain. When you have to adjust to another lifestyle, it becomes very difficult; especially with your writing. I knew you wanted to honor your mother in writing, but there are others way to honor her as well. It's best not look back, but to adjust to a new life and try to move on. You must learn from others in your situation, then adaption becomes quite satisfactory.
Well written
Best, B.

[zainul]

Thank you Betty for the wise words.I do agree with you about adjusting to a new lifestyle and learning from others for adaptation.

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re quite welcome!

[Katrina Mckeown]

Life certainly is s journey .. full of ups and downs.. joy and pain.. a lovely poem reflecting on life and your mum.. hope you can create a poem about the lovely sun bird .. in memory to your lovely mum .
Kind regards Katrina

[zainul]

Thank you Katrina for the insightful review.I am very pleased for your suggestion to create a poem about the lovely sun bird. I will try my best.Thank you for stopping by dear compassionate poet.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear zainul, you took me on quite a journey with you. Your poem reflecting on life and your mum. I do hope you write the poem about the sunbird in memory of her. I think many of us are reflecting on relationships and our lives in these days of pandemic. Your poem is well penned and I too am pondering on relationships. Take care.

Chris

[zainul]

Thank you Chris for the compliments.
I will try to write a poem on sunbird.
Please stay safe and keep us in your prayers.

[Chris Shaw]

You are in my thoughts zainul. Take care.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Zainul... it is very prudent as we approach
our sunset years to observe the lovely manners of other folk.
To be open to obtaining virtues is a gift to others, and a
pleasant way to honor our Mother in poetry. Hope you can create
a poem about a lovely Sunbird. truly, Pat

[zainul]

Thank you dear poet for your insightful words.
I feel very honored to receive your review.

[Patricia Wedel]

I do agree with Kaleb T. Clare... in that you may have fulfilled your Mother's wish with the poem now posted. truly, Pat

[zainul]

You are very correct.The wish of my mother often came as a divine thought which guided me to incorporate the event in this poem.The wish she made in her life time actually demanded a separate poem.But that wish could not be realized for many practical reasons. I am very thankful to you,Kaleb and other writers who took their valuable time and consideration to analyse the situation.Thank you very much for the kind favor.

[nefalnumair]

Beautifully written. Love the way you ended it. Great work!

[Kaleb T. Clare]

My friend ... what you have done is perhaps written the poem your mother asked of you despite no mention of the lovely sunbird. Your writing just within this beautifully written poem that "kins' you to her through broken bones and pain IS PERHAPS that lovely winged one she asked you to scribe. Just a thought [smile].

You are obviously, to me, a quite talented writer/poet - articulate and, I would even suggest, genius in your craft.

A great read ... an inspiring maternal meme that even had my own memories flooding my mind with images of my mother...

[zainul]

Dear friend,thanks for the kind words.I tried to depict events of life.I am very pleased to know that the work brought your own memories flooding your mind with images of your mother.
Thank you for stopping by and presenting the wonderful review.

[Jon Roggie]

Pain is a part of life.
How you respond is a learning process.
Lovely write.

[zainul]

Thank you Jon for the thoughtful review.

[J. J. Nightingale]

I love your words
I see an appreciation of life
I see love of a Mother
I see JOY....

Well Done.!!!

JAZZY
I have missed you !!!

[zainul]

Thank you for the lovely poem written in response of my efforts.
I also missed you all for the reason stated in the piece.

[J. J. Nightingale]

I am so sorry this happened to you my friend... I hope the pain is gone.. I will pray for you....♥...

[zainul]

Thank you Jazzy for your sympathetic note.
Please pray for me.

[J. J. Nightingale]

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[jacob erin-cilberto]

flowers grow, flowers fall, people do the same...life is a journey of seasons...well expressed here---the little things in life becoming monumental, but also the big things being appreciated...or hurting the worst.
j.

[zainul]

Thank you dear friend for the wonderful review.

[Sami Khalil]

Very true and uplifting. The joys and pains, the ups and downs of life, the different lifestyles all wrapped up in your wonderful vision for the reader. So glad to see you back. Excellent, sir...:)..........

[zainul]

Thank you Sami for the great compliments.
I am very happy to read your amazing review.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome, Zainul...:::))))