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James Lee's avatar

lovely - really evocative ✨

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thank you James!

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Anupama Chatterjee's avatar

Enjoyed your poem. I too rake up memories of my mother's fav perfumes. I still have the half used bottle that she left behind. I use it sparingly,bringing her back to me.

Thanks for writing so beautifully dear Reena.

Lots of love

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Aww Anupama! That just made my day. How lovely and precious that you still have the bottle. I am so glad this spoke to you. Sending you love and to both our moms.

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David Donoghue's avatar

Love this, can relate.

Chanel No.5, it always lingered on her good coat. And she is getting ready to head out and we are all to be good for the baby sitter.

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Aww what a sweet memory. How they and their tiniest influences live on in our senses. Thank you for your comment David.

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Geetika's avatar

What a lovely tribute to Aunty

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thanks dear Geetika! SO delighted you’re here!

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

My sisters did the same as yours with our mother’s lipsticks and scents. Your poem brought back that memory for me. Thank you, Reena!

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thanks so much dear Paul! That’s so lovely to hear. I think it’s a rite of (girl) passage.

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Priya Iyer's avatar

What a lovely memory and poem, Reena.

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thanks Priya. So good you liked it.

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Kim Van Bruggen's avatar

Finished or not, it’s beautiful. I could picture you with your sister and the glorious colours. I don’t know the smell you describe, but you brought that sensory alive in your poem as well. A beautiful poem in honour of your mom.

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thanks so much Kim. That made me so happy.

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Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

I’m so sorry for your loss. I love poetry that tells a story using all the senses. I could see those two mischievous girls, “Red-handed, red-lipped.” 🥰

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thanks dear Carissa! Loss is inevitable. Memory is a gift ❤️

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Tim Flood's avatar

I hear your heart beating with every syllable.

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Aww thank you so much, Tim!

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Lalitha Vatturi's avatar

You paint such a beautiful portrait of your mom and your childhood. Enjoyed the poem. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thanks so much dear Lalitha! Love that you liked it.

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Joel J Miller's avatar

That’s beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us.

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thanks so much Joel. Appreciate it.

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