Alone together #FridayReflections

This is my take on ‘Alone Together ‘ this week’s prompt on #FridayReflections hosted by Corinne and Sanch at EverydayGyaan.

Now we are alone together

Here we are alone together

Sitting holding hands in the twilight of our lives.

Once upon a time we were together but never really alone :

we had our parents, children and a lot of friends.

We had excitement, stress and anger

And we had chocolates and whiskey too.

We had travel, we had challenges

And in all this we had each other so we were never alone together.

But

Now we are alone together

Sitting holding hands in the twilight of our lives.

But no

We still have lots of stuff between us

You have diabetes

I have arthritis

You have your restrictions

I have mine too

You have your spectacles

I have a cataract

You have a dietician

I have a Physio

We have a lot don’t we ?

To keep us company.

Are we really alone together

Sitting holding hands in the twilight of our lives?

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40 responses to “Alone together #FridayReflections”

  1. The Unknown Journey Ahead Avatar

    I’ve never thought of my arthritis, my dry eye or my two baby cataracts as companions-that is an interesting perspective!

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    1. Bellybytes Avatar

      They are our lifelong companions! Like our inheritances ( bad skin, bad genes ???? ) we would rather do without ;)

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  2. Roshan Radhakrishnan Avatar

    Haha. A unique way toook at it. Though some of those companions in old age can be a real chore!

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    1. Bellybytes Avatar

      Oh yes Roshan! Reading those medications is one big pain!

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  3. Vinitha Avatar

    Such a unique take on the prompt, Sunita. We are never really alone together, though at times it seems that way.

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    1. Bellybytes Avatar

      Thanks for stopping by Vinitha.

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  4. Ness Avatar

    This resonates with me as I’m anticipating our 22nd wedding anniversary in a few months! Why can’t we still have the chocolates and whiskey without all the health problems?! lol

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    1. Bellybytes Avatar

      Life isn’t always fair :( but never mind we still have the ability to laugh ;)

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  5. Manisha Garg Avatar

    I liked the way you have written. Cheers

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    1. Bellybytes Avatar

      thanks Manisha for your kind words.

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  6. keerthi vydyula Avatar

    That’s a unique take on the prompt! Different perspective altogether :D

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    1. Bellybytes Avatar

      I’m so glad you liked it. Being alone together is not always a blessing….. sometimes you do want other people around apart from the aches and pains that don’t go away

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  7. Ashwini Dodani Avatar

    What a brilliant flow of these verses. Liked the originality of this piece :)

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    1. Bellybytes Avatar

      Thanks Ashwini. Truly appreciate your kind words!

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  8. Ruchi Verma Avatar

    Such a great flow with words ..I loved this one

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    1. Bellybytes Avatar

      Thank you for your kind words

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  9. Sabeeka Lambe Avatar

    Loved the perspective… we are never really alone together … beautifully written

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    1. Bellybytes Avatar

      Thanks for stopping by and appreciating my words!

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  10. Shraesta Avatar

    Love remains forever between two. Its all about caring and sharing with all smiles.
    Superb poem .

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    1. Bellybytes Avatar

      Thanks for your kind words Shraesta

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  11. Sadhuvi Avatar

    Nice write-up!!!

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    1. Bellybytes Avatar

      Thanks for stopping by

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  12. Natasha Avatar

    Sunita, I feel your poetry always stands out. It’s unique, and the energies of the poem are always palpable.
    What a sweet take on the prompt.
    Loved it. And the Title is great too. Please write more poetry.

    https://natashamusing.com/2017/09/rafting-adventure-wanderlustwednesday/

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    1. Bellybytes Avatar

      Thanks Natz for your encouraging words. It means a lot to me…

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  13. Shamik Avatar

    Nice read…. liked it :)

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    1. Bellybytes Avatar

      Thanks for stopping by

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  14. Brinda Avatar

    Loved the humorous take on things that are actually a reality. I have diabetes you have arthritis…haha…I can see my future right here.

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    1. Bellybytes Avatar

      Oh I hope you are a healthy senior. I assure you it’s no fun

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  15. Rohan Kachalia Avatar

    A lovely play of words which brilliantly brought out the pain and emotions of being together alone.

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    1. Bellybytes Avatar

      Thanks for your kind words.

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  16. Akshata Avatar

    The alone together has changed so drastically as they take this journey of life together- from chocolates to cataract. Loved your take Sunita hi

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    1. Bellybytes Avatar

      Thanks Akshata for stopping by and commenting

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  17. Sanch @ Sanch Writes Avatar

    Great take on the prompt…loved the rhythm of the post and the bittersweet message. Thanks for linking up

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    1. Bellybytes Avatar

      Thanks Sanch. Truly appreciate your comments

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  18. Saumy Nagayach Avatar

    When there is someone beside you, the feeling of loneliness can never bother. Loved the way you expressed the journey of all the ups and downs of life. And a unique perspective to the prompt. :)

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    1. Bellybytes Avatar

      Thanks for your kind words… and stopping by.

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  19. Disha Avatar

    A refreshing prospective on the prompt! We never are really alone. :)

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    1. Bellybytes Avatar

      Yes there are always companions pesky or otherwise.

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  20. Lata Sunil Avatar

    This is so cute. Looks like I missed this post when it was published. I loved reading it. So much history as we accumulate the years.

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    1. Bellybytes Avatar

      Thanks Lata for stopping by and appreciating this. As they say better late than never!

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