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"Babushka's Embrace: Layers of Life in Wooden Echoes"

"Unveiling Generations: A Matryoshka Symphony of Love and Legacy"

By Sathishkumar SPublished 2 years ago 2 min read

In the core of Russia, where winters are striking,

Lies a story untold, of stories untold.

Settled in recollections, both youthful and old,

Are the Babushka Dolls, something truly amazing.

Matryoshka they're called, with affection they're made,

Every one inside another, a mystery overflow.

Wooden hug, inside walls so very much laid,

A demonstration of craftsmanship, a heritage depicted.

In the possession of a skilled worker, a wizardry unfurls,

Shaving wood with stories, in treasures untold.

Babushka Dolls, in colors so strong,

Each layer an adventure, a set of experiences to be walked.

The furthest doll, a dream so fantastic,

A Babushka herself, with cover and band.

Her look holds intelligence, a story firsthand,

Of a land so tremendous, similar to grains of sand.

Inside her, another, a doll of more modest size,

A granddaughter, maybe, with inquisitive eyes.

Looking out, a world that bewilders,

A universe of miracles, underneath the immense skies.

More profound we go, into the layers disguised,

Each doll, a part, in life's embroidery uncovered.

From the curious town to the fruitful field,

Babushka Dolls murmur privileged insights, truth unlocked.

With each layer opened up, another story spreads out,

Of chuckling and satisfaction, of a world in spins.

From youth dreams to juvenile twirls,

The Babushka Dolls reverberation life's whirls.

In the core of the set, a little doll dwells,

An image of blamelessness, where love withstands.

Her eyes recount stories, where the spirit trusts,

A story of affection, where friendship manages.

The Babushka Dolls, a family in wood,

In their settled hug, feelings got it.

Ages laced, similar to hitches firmly stood,

In the matryoshka dance, where recollections ought to.

However, in the midst of the layers, an illustration is turned,

That life, similar to the dolls, is rarely only one.

In each second, a story started,

An adventure of adoration, under the everlasting sun.

As we hold the dolls, in our grasp so delicate,

We experience the glow, of adoration's sweet wonder.

Babushka Dolls, a heritage to deliver,

An immortal story, in each layer slim.

In this way, in the calm of the Russian evening,

As the moon washes the dolls in brilliant light,

The Babushka Dolls, their accounts light,

A dance of recollections, perpetually splendid.

inspirational

About the Creator

Sathishkumar S

Outside work, I'm passionate about millinery, crafting stylish hats. Internet surfing is my go-to hobby, keeping me updated on the latest trends and innovations.

https://linktr.ee/SathishkumarMSD

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  • Gerard DiLeo2 years ago

    Wonderful metaphor. Beautiful.

  • D.K. Shepard2 years ago

    Lovely poem with a great rhyme scheme!

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