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Treasures

The old black trunk
one of a few
lock still in place.

The firm hand, name in white brush
the strong smell of many decades.

Drenched in love,
filled with commitment lived out till the last.

Blushing bride in the cantonment
young flight signaller overseas
parting pains, anxious queries.
Bundles of letters
stamped from around the world.
Inlands and envelopes
the written story of tender love.

Stacks of telegrams,
wedding greetings of yore.
Blessings on the couple
who came together in 1954.

Gems time preserved in pristine care
Priceless beyond measure
My fortune, my inheritance
in the black military trunk
marked in his name.

@Nandita De Nee Chatterjee

I know
I don't have wings,

But still try to fly;
Because one day
I have to fly forever

...Author

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