Paradox

Time. Marches on;
tasting the blood of hikers,
   who would not-
   reach the summit.

          *

   Red clover.
I walk under the black
   moon to light-
     the fire.

           *

   Meet me
sometime,in the half way
   house, I have forgotten
     my name.


Satish Verma
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Romaine Avatar
February 11, 2015 at 8:04 AM
Hey Satish, such a powerful poem filled with deep imagery. I love it. Well done. Be Blessed, Neva
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