tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post2410228053260004691..comments2024-03-25T22:25:27.515+05:30Comments on Madly-in-Verse: Grey cityNilanjana Bosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-4390548715564661732018-07-10T17:50:18.558+05:302018-07-10T17:50:18.558+05:30It's probably that inevitability that makes it...It's probably that inevitability that makes it so depressing.<br />Hope all is well with you and fam. <br />Have a great week!Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-76974278165370363312018-07-10T17:46:57.062+05:302018-07-10T17:46:57.062+05:30I have no quarrel with that - things will change, ...I have no quarrel with that - things will change, every generation will live differently from their previous ones. What is sad is that in some places the older generation might say "See that?..." but there are no young ones around to listen anymore...Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-86376102136226878342018-07-10T17:38:11.297+05:302018-07-10T17:38:11.297+05:30Yup, once upon a time it was the 'brightest pr...Yup, once upon a time it was the 'brightest prospect'...sadly all things have to pass.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-60862691490190925122018-07-10T17:36:58.022+05:302018-07-10T17:36:58.022+05:30Well yes, I'm not likely to see it but hopeful...Well yes, I'm not likely to see it but hopefully that's what happens in the future...it was once a very different, gracious city...sighNilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-65701422695238363572018-07-10T11:35:00.852+05:302018-07-10T11:35:00.852+05:30The same situation has happened to the area where ...The same situation has happened to the area where I grew up. It’s really sad. The previous generations have passed away and the younger gens have left for newer pastures.<br />The inevitable transience of life and all living things... Cheers NilaFree Mindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03383237129173491676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-48158408962889942432018-07-10T00:30:06.770+05:302018-07-10T00:30:06.770+05:30Due to what is invariably described as "progr...Due to what is invariably described as "progress," too many parts of the world have that odd quality where the older people will say "See that? When I was a kid, that was..." and they continue, trying to impart a segment of their life that the young will never truly appreciate.The Silver Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00730805376957629641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-23695842993322809812018-07-08T22:02:30.736+05:302018-07-08T22:02:30.736+05:30Hi Nila - it seems to be the way in some cities an...Hi Nila - it seems to be the way in some cities and areas ... the young leave for 'brighter prospects' elsewhere - I guess rejuvination hasn't occurred, so the structure crumbles - homes, areas, land ... and yes we see it around us ... Kolkata was certainly a thriving city and industrious area at one time. Beautifully rendered ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-63671342526948539182018-07-08T21:42:21.773+05:302018-07-08T21:42:21.773+05:30your poem is so forlorn.
Alas, this happens to som...your poem is so forlorn.<br />Alas, this happens to some cities. But then, there's a movement that sparks rejuvenation and folks rediscover a new charm. We might not see it our lifetime, but you have to hope that's the future.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-49710276549491333372018-07-08T20:36:52.595+05:302018-07-08T20:36:52.595+05:30Indeed very saddening.Indeed very saddening.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-89270984653574925372018-07-08T17:29:46.303+05:302018-07-08T17:29:46.303+05:30Very sad when that happens. Something similar happ...Very sad when that happens. Something similar happens here with the Native American Indian reservations. The young people all leave.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-32408504570462899472018-07-08T13:11:47.918+05:302018-07-08T13:11:47.918+05:30It seriously needs to reinvent itself. A bit dishe...It seriously needs to reinvent itself. A bit disheartening sometimes.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-59450205150722438652018-07-08T08:31:37.429+05:302018-07-08T08:31:37.429+05:30Poignant, painful and sad.
And beautifully express...Poignant, painful and sad.<br />And beautifully expressed. Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.com