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The One That Got Away

The One That Got Away

Smooth brown skin and flowers in her hair

Her suitors could not help but stare

Yet she did not once look their way

All she wanted was to be on her own all day

None of them had anything to offer her that she wanted

No matter how much wealth they flaunted

Soon she got tired of their unwanted attention

And she felt that they had become a burden

So into the woods she escaped to stay

And with the butterflies she would spend night and day

The best choice she made was to flee

Because now she was truly free

About “The One That Got Away”:

This image is from Kevin’s NTT post once more. I used another one of the images for a short story too since I couldn’t pick which one I wanted to use. I am loving his NTT posts, they’re really inspiring my creativity. Big shoutout to him!

This poem, The One That Got Away, is about a lot of things but one in particular. A lot of people, more than I thought possible, seem to think marriage and kids is the only option out there. Especially for women. Except it’s not. If marriage and kids is what a woman wants, that’s so awesome and they should go for it. If that’s not what a woman wants, that’s awesome too and there’s nothing wrong with it. Women are humans too and we’re all unique (I know, shocking!). That means, what is the perfect life for some women isn’t for others. And that’s fine. I’m writing a post for tomorrow that will elaborate on this a little. But that’s the gist of it.

Anyway, this poem reminded me of a fairytale and what are fairytales notoriously known for, yeah women finding their Prince Charming or whatever. So, I wanted to write a poem with the opposite message. Hope you guys enjoyed it! Let me know what you thought of this week’s image and poem.

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79 responses to “The One That Got Away”

  1. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    A lovely story. For some that is indeed true freedom

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. Yes, for some it’s the life they want to live.

      Reply
      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        You’re very welcome. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

        Reply
  2. John Avatar
    John

    I have a “the one that got away”, Pooja. This was in 1984 and I still miss her. Looking back, I should have stayed single, this is a great choice for men and women.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Sorry to hear that but yeah, sometimes it’s just not meant to be. I think so too, staying single gives us the independence we need.

      Reply
  3. Kevin Avatar
    Kevin

    Ok, define irony: I am currently writing about you in a post of mine, and here you are posting a NTT entry lol
    And no, I am not writing anything bad about you 😄
    I like this poem a lot, and the message behind it in particular. The whole get married, get pregnant, have a house with a white picket fence is great. If that’s what you want. I have so many female friends who say they get bugged by their families all the time: “When are you getting married?”, “When are you giving me grandchildren?”, blah, blah, blah.
    I thought the barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen mentality dies in the 50s, but no, it’s alive and well in this day and age 🙄
    Anyhow…Another great poem, and I am so happy that you find inspiration from the pictures! Thank you! 😊😊

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Haha wow, that’s an interesting coincidence 😅

      It’s so crazy because it feels like we’re going back a few steps with certain influencers influencing women to fully rely on men (including financially) and living traditional lives. I have nothing against people choosing to do that but there is always a risk when you fully depend on someone. And not to mention them constantly bashing women who choose not to live a traditional life of getting married and having kids. That’s what I can’t stand really. Urgh yeah, that mentality is alive and well and even making a comeback.

      Thanks so much! 😊

      Reply
      1. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Exactly. Do what you want, but don’t condemn me for living my life the way I choose. That rule applies to women and men both. If you aren’t harming others, then by all means, do what you want and enjoy. But leave my lifestyle out of your business.

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Absolutely. That’s totally how I feel too. Honestly, people need to learn the art of minding their own damn business.

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          1. Kevin Avatar
            Kevin

            Agreed. Unfortunately, people seem to be getting worse at that skill instead of better.
            But remember, don’t you dare criticize their life choices 😄

            Reply
            1. Pooja G Avatar
              Pooja G

              Lol yeah, it’s always the people that can’t take it that want to dish it out 😅

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              1. Kevin Avatar
                Kevin

                Well, they say those who can’t, teach. 🤣

                Reply
                1. Pooja G Avatar
                  Pooja G

                  Lol truth 😅

                  Reply
  4. Milena Alien Avatar
    Milena Alien

    Freedom is never free, yet it sounds so sweet , so endlessly discreet , if you wanted to be me you would go on a freedom spree

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      It’s interesting because none of us really have total freedom in life.

      Reply
      1. Milena Alien Avatar
        Milena Alien

        Yes, it’s a total myth

        Reply
  5. Karima Hoisan Avatar
    Karima Hoisan

    Loved the revisionist version of the classic tale..and I think more will relate to yours today. Lovely image too.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it. The image is one of my favourites from Kevin.

      Reply
  6. Joseph Glidden Avatar
    Joseph Glidden

    I loved the poem.

    In the news recently it was reported that a study said only 45 percent of women 18 to 35 wanted to have children as opposed to 57 percent of men.

    I often think about the lyrics from Kris Kristofferson’s song, “Me and Bobby McGee”, which seems like a profound and radical message about freedom to me:

    “Freedom’s just another word for nothin’ left to lose
    Nothin’ ain’t worth nothin’, but it’s free”

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. That statistic makes a lot of sense. Out of all my friends, only one has chosen to have kids. And I think the biggest reason for the difference in men and women is the fear for women of being a single parent even when married or in a relationship. I think even in this day and age, the majority of childcare ends up being done by women and that’s no longer what a lot of women want. Now that we also have careers etc it’s just not worth it. At least that’s what I’m seeing online and with my friends.

      I love that song although I prefer Janis Joplin’s version. I listen to it all the time. Yes, radical but I think also so much truth in those words.

      Reply
  7. thomasstigwikman Avatar
    thomasstigwikman

    It is a profound short story and words of wisdom.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much. Really appreciate that.

      Reply
  8. Mthobisi Magagula Avatar
    Mthobisi Magagula

    Amazing poem Pooja. This one really opened my eyes to see that sometimes, you need to enjoy your own company. To be away from the attention of people and just be yourself. Very interesting💯

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much, so glad to hear that. Yeah, sometimes it’s important to enjoy your own company too and give yourself a break from socialising.

      Reply
  9. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar
    Vanya Wryter Consulting

    There are so many different combinations of situations these days that we need to respect them all. People who want to get married and have kids. People who just want to get married. People who want kids but can’t have any. People who didn’t want kids but are now parents. The old traditional model doesn’t work anymore.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Absolutely, there are a lot more options for people and married with kids is not always the preferred option anymore. Many are choosing different lifestyles and I think that’s great as long s they’re happy.

      Reply
  10. Destiny Avatar
    Destiny

    “the one that got away…”
    lovely what you saw in this image , Pooja…🤍✨

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much, it’s so great how we can all see the same image but interpret it differently 😊

      Reply
      1. Destiny Avatar
        Destiny

        my thoughts too… really enjoyed yours🤗

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Thanks 🤗

          Reply
  11. Carol anne Avatar
    Carol anne

    Loved your poem Pooja! It is beautifully expressed!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much, I’m so glad you loved it!

      Reply
  12. trE Avatar
    trE

    This . . .

    “So into the woods she escaped to stay

    And with the butterflies she would spend night and day

    The best choice she made was to flee

    Because now she was truly free”

    Sounds like the best place to be.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Absolutely, that’s where I wish I was lol 😅

      Reply
      1. trE Avatar
        trE

        Haha!

        Reply
  13. J M Negi Avatar
    J M Negi

    Enjoyable one, thanks.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  14. Anuran & Sayoni Avatar
    Anuran & Sayoni

    A lovely and engrossing story . Enjoyed it throughout

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  15. Carol Corrigan Avatar
    Carol Corrigan

    Your poetry is great Pooja, mine’s like something a child would write. Ah, the one that got away. I let one of those go when I was young and often wonder what would have happened if I’d hung on to him.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. Mine was like that too when I started out but I think I’ve evolved a lot as a writer since then. Ah yes, the one that got away. I have one of those too and wonder what would have happened as well. In a way, I may have been happier.

      Reply
  16. Eugi Avatar
    Eugi

    Beautiful poem, Pooja, and the image is stunning. I’ve experienced being single for long periods of time and didn’t mind it a bit. I am currently married and feel it’s who you are with that matters. I was brought up to be independent and marriage and bearing children is an option and not a given.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. That’s really great and it’s similar for me. Marriage and kids are something I very much think of as optional but even saying that out loud gets you attacked online. It’s kind of crazy.

      Reply
      1. Eugi Avatar
        Eugi

        You’re welcome, Pooja. Yes, many have their opinions on the subject but it’s up to each individual how to lead their life.

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Yes, I think so too.

          Reply
  17. A & J PEI Treasures/E Jean Simpson, BEd, BA, MA Avatar
    A & J PEI Treasures/E Jean Simpson, BEd, BA, MA

    Beautiful.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much.

      Reply
  18. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
    DEVANG UPADHYAYA

    Hi
    Great share

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you!

      Reply
  19. 100 Country Trek Avatar
    100 Country Trek

    A lovely story .Anita

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much.

      Reply
  20. ianscyberspace Avatar
    ianscyberspace

    Well expressed and illustrated.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much.

      Reply
  21. Dusty Avatar
    Dusty

    Great story!

    I think there are just enough “I wanted to remain single, until I met _____” stories that people tend to have a hard time believing that there are those for whom the “until” part never occurs. That said, “until” is always the fan favorite.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks! Yeah, I definitely understand that, sometimes you find someone when you least expect it.

      Reply
      1. Dusty Avatar
        Dusty

        But it’s annoying no doubt when your family / friends / audience is expecting it for you. Lol.

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Lol, so annoying.

          Reply
  22. Layla Todd Avatar
    Layla Todd

    Beautiful poem! Love the title. <3

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  23. curiousrascal Avatar
    curiousrascal

    Really great

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you.

      Reply
  24. Janice Reid Avatar
    Janice Reid

    True, love, marriage, kids, house and a dog are not for everyone 😊.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yup, everyone has different priorities 😊

      Reply
  25. Geoff Stamper Avatar
    Geoff Stamper

    Too bad we still have to remind people that alternate life path are more than okay.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yeah, it’s a shame. I wish people could just understand that different things make different people happy.

      Reply
  26. Poorwa Avatar
    Poorwa

    Loved the poem💖 and the message too

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much ☺️

      Reply
  27. Clurichaun Avatar
    Clurichaun

    Magnificent

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much.

      Reply
  28. judeitakali Avatar
    judeitakali

    Beautiful story, Pooj. I wish one day for the trend of love to change in the world’s psyche. From what someone can offer you, to simply what you like in that person, and what you can offer ‘them’. I deeply despise the taking syndrome in modern love. But I guess it is what it is.🙏🏾🙏🏾

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much. Yeah, modern love is a lot more selfish which is really sad. But I don’t think that’s going to change any time soon 😔

      Reply
  29. Rita Avatar
    Rita

    Love it! Run, woman, run!

    Reply
  30. Belladonna Avatar
    Belladonna

    This is great!!!!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
      1. Belladonna Avatar
        Belladonna

        You’re welcome!

        Reply
  31. flyingfrogs10 Avatar
    flyingfrogs10

    🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      😊

      Reply
  32. Pennize Pics Avatar
    Pennize Pics

    I love it. It is true that still to this day many families believe that the woman is the mother and homemaker and the man is the money maker. Now, I’ve never been very happy working many of the jobs that I have, but I was also one who never cared to be married and have children. I did marry once but never had children. And at the age I am now, I enjoy my independence. That fairytale might have been in my head briefly but not anymore.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. Yes, very true. To be honest, marriage and kids isn’t for everyone and some people would not be happy with that life. And that’s okay. We all have different priorities. I don’t think I’m someone who would do well being married and having kids. I would feel so suffocated.

      Reply

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