this hits me RIGHT where I'm at and have been, in the traffic jam of my mind, for weeks now. like a photograph that stops your heart for a moment... Dawn

realism in realism with mood & distance even metaphor nice work saludos

This is an outstanding capture of the all-too familiar feeling of being "out of sorts" for no apparent reason, other than, perhaps, mood. You pinpoint the intangible qualities in an atmospherically concrete way, but with an allure and fascination that belies "familiarity" well. Love its prosaic feel and inertia - despite the reference to "normal day traffic"... but then, perhaps that DOES sum up city jams well! A touch of brilliance here! TY Kate xx

Great piece! I can relate to that Debs.

life can be so out of place as it surrounds us with its familiarities ...

dynamic capture ...

A reality "slap" in the face, Debs. Well done. Love and peace to you,

Regis

superb poem grips the imagination in real and surrealistic ways!

Eileen

Ah Debs, the first line grabs your attention, and then you hit us deep, with this excellent closing, excellently written.

Reindeer

This was short sweet and to the point except or the cigarettes i can relate to everything else. great write and God Bless.

SOmetimes familiarity gives you that sense of "this is me" and I can only just go this far!! In a quiet corner with no trafic to disturb the silence deep within!!

Thanks for sharing!!

Love Tinka

Time to shake up the familiar, perhaps? Stark and real, Debashish! I feel like opening a window now ;-)!
Well done.
Blessings,
Carolyn

I like this title you chose for this piece. "Familiarity"
We often write of the surroundings exhibited in our daily lives. I like the refrence to traffic in your city and the effect you take in this piece. Would be wonderful to see more added to this familiar concept.
Wonderful job keep it up.

Joselyn