Absinthe

I was a non-believer in exodus
of nothingness. 
Here you are,
I am.

In crimson sky 
talking of nobody, unbuttoning the moon.
Fill up my glass 
with tears of joy.

And sleep I must 
in the arms of sorrow.
There was a shipwreck in absence 
while chasing the eyes.


Satish Verma
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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May 20, 2012 at 1:34 AM
Verma, ha ha..i don't know why i like this poem so much... no not because it contains alcohol, maybe cause of EA. POLE... well anyways...adding this poem to my favorites, .. thank you for sharing and expressing your poem with us. Take care~ Linda
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