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Shubhra's avatar

How beautiful, Reena. It flashed before my eyes like a movie. How bittersweet it is to see our children grow up. I shared this with my boys, who are equally moved.

Reena Kapoor's avatar

Aww I’m so so happy to read that—esp that your boys liked it. Thank you for telling me dear Shubhra!

Parker McCoy's avatar

I'm sure lots of parents would love to return to the time when their children were small. Very sweet story, Reena.

Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thank you, Parker! Indeed. Such is love and life.

LAWRENCE SHERMAN COHN's avatar

Sweet, imaginative piece worth reading several times.

Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thank you so much Lawrence. So glad that worked for you!

Tim Flood's avatar

I read this to my wife Sandy this morning, looked up when finished, and watched her reaction. She said only, “Beautiful.” But that little break of emotion in her voice told me that would be all her emotion could allow. I smiled at this old lady who still loves her children beyond measure. Then I looked down at my hands. Thank you again, Reena. It’s all good.

Reena Kapoor's avatar

Aww. Tim -- that made my day. Many thanks!

Ranjani Shah's avatar

Lovely way to time travel. ❤️

Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thanks Ranjani ❤️

Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

Beautiful story. Nice to see you again— read you again. 🙏

Time definitely takes on different shapes. It’s like an origami bird.

Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thank you! I love your analogy Carissa ❤️