My Ashes

I had dreams I had hopes
I was almost there, I was so close.

This welcoming land, the sight so homely
Away for all these years, I felt so lonely.

A promising glimpse of my life, my passion, and my interest
But here I am, in peace my eternal rest.

A note I left, I want you to remember
Me? I’ll be gone with the ember.

I’ll leave in silence, I had so much to say.
I chose this life, at times I wanted out, but not this way.

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This note was found at site of plane crash in Kathmandu. A passenger plane carrying 71 from Bangladesh crashed and burst into flames as it landed in Kathmandu.
Image credits – Sakila Khadka

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  1. Your words are so poignant, yet truly inspiring. This is one of the best poems I have read since my return to blogging. It touched me in so many ways.

    Hope you are well. Haven’t seen you in a few days. Wishing you all of the best my talented friend.

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    1. Hi Andrew, I am so thankful for this wonderful comment. One of the best poems you say, I am truly honored. This was the best praise I’ve ever received for my work. I could not have asked for more. Means so much.

      Thank you for noticing my absence. I hope you are doing well. I needed a break. I only had depressing stories so I decided not to post them. And I had promised myself to make a new song and share it with my followers before I made such posts. I am almost done there.

      Thank you my friend. I appreciate everything.
      Wishing you a peaceful night’s rest.

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      2. I am glad I had the privilege of meeting you. I mean it. I am not sure if you’re aware but this means so much 🙂
        My song I’ll put it up here very soon, within a week.

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      1. 😓 it is indeed..
        But you gave justice in translating the emotions to your writing.. so well done.. and you are welcome.. 💝

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    1. That note there left me speechless. I lost myself there. I dont even remember writing those lines. I went that deep with my thoughts. I was thinking life.

      Thank you my friend. Thank you for appreciating my work. I could do that with my words .it means so much. 🙂

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      2. You are always so sweet with those words. I always appreciate your presence.

        Hmm, I am doing good. Except for one or two things everything’s fine. I was busy. I’ll have so much time for myself from tomorrow. I’ll have a new schedule. Im excited. How have you been?

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  12. Wow. This is so lovely. And, ANKIT!!! I was just sitting down this morning to do my blogging and realized You hadn’t posted anything for a while. I was wondering what was up and bopped by just to check in. Seems that somehow my email notifications fo Your posts got shut off! ACK!!!! And You are so very kind about visiting me. I am SO SORRY! I love coming and reading Your poetry! Jumping over right now to fix the problem. 🙂

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    1. You are so kind and honest. I did miss those words. It’s okay. It isnt a big deal. It happens with me too. So here is my advance apology. Just thinking a step ahead 🙂

      Thank you for that wonderful comment. I needed that. Actually I was taking my time off. I have refrained from writing. Poetry lingers but I am doing my best to avoid. This was an exception. I am just taking a break. But it might be over soon. I dont know 😦

      I want to try something new. What was that app that you recommended me? I want to try that. Paint and paint and paint I am in that mood 🙂

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      1. Yeah…we all take breaks, I think. Go to my what I’m painting with page. There’s a link to Corel. They let You download and use their program for 30 days, I think. I’ve done it with a few of their programs. It’s very fun. Happy Painting!!! And if You have a pad and pen for Your computer, great. If not….I actually use my finger and “finger paint” on my computer just as often. It makes a more fun experience of just letting go.

        And no worries! wordpress can be strange. Things seem to change sometimes and I truly have no idea if it’s something I’m doing. 🤣

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  13. Look at you! Another masterpiece. Did the note help you become this creative? You have real talent, Ankit. So much love and pain in one form. Love this! Thank you for writing ☺️

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    1. Thank you Patrick for this love. I am honored by your words here
      This was such a tragedy. I couldn’t help myslef. I wrote it from my heart
      Also I got this published on a national daily.

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  18. Thanks    for accepting and following my blog.
    I’m available to read your post at my convenient time.
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    I still remain  the simple blogger…..
    #PATRICKSTORIES
    Peace ✌and Love ❤

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