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Arjan Tupan's avatar

Unexpected, and so much familiarity in the thoughts.

Great write, Reena.

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thank You dear Arjan! So glad you liked it.

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Priya Iyer's avatar

“Mistaking her quiet for passivity”

I loved this poem, Reena!

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thank you Priya! I so appreciate your presence and comments.

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Lalitha Vatturi's avatar

I wished I was in Hawaii🌺🌺Beautifully written.

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thank you dear Lalitha! :-)

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Sharif Islam's avatar

thanks for this. deeply moving. I liked how you connected the notion of love, care and violence.

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thank you Sharif. Glad you liked it.

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Weston Parker's avatar

A lot of fun to read

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thank you Weston!

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Valentina Petrova's avatar

Thought-provoking.

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thank you Valentina! Always enjoy your thoughts and ponderings...

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Rooma Nanda's avatar

Great poem, I re-read it after knowing the source of motivation behind it (mommy-Hawaiian Monk Seal) at the end to grasp the beauty of your thoughts in it.

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thanks dear Rooma! So glad you enjoyed it.

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supriya talwar's avatar

Loved it. So true. How love ,care, motherhood linked to violence. Beware, where the offspring is concerned..❤️❤️

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Yes! Thank you so much. Your appreciation means the world. Love always...

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