An Elegy Written In a Road

It was a weekend and I was in a mood
To reach my home as early as I can
I urged the wheels to start a friendly race
With the competing cars rushing around.

The sky getting dark, is it unusual?
I switched on the lights to make the way clear
Sun already hiding, behind the trees
Unable to bear the horrendous scene.

The leaves were silent and the mighty wind
The waves of ocean also stupefied
The nature remained as stunned and low
Heavy and gloomy, sadness in the air.

The beams of light while tearing the darkness
Suddenly found out two eyes so bright
From a small head that holding so high
From a small body already half-dead.

Her eyes were staring straight to my eyes
Calm and serene in their last minute
Piercing my heart with their emotions
Pity and sorrow and dismay and grief.

I turn the wheel to avoid the hitting
Risking my life and car to another track
But behind me, the vehicle of death
The one which she was longing so long.

Oh! Dear soul, I couldn’t forget
The bright little eyes that searched for pity
Like a brave soldier of a defeated army
Holding your head as high as you can.

I imagined the short life that you spent
In this splendid world of cruelty,
As a cute kitten dancing around
And following the little butterflies.

Full of fur, your body was so white
And a long tail, waging in anger
You chased down the tricky doves in vain
And the little sparrows that fly around.

Vibrant and vigil, your life was so full
Until your clock stopped ticking
I couldn’t sleep, the eyes are haunting
Close your eyes dear one, I’m lamenting.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Schaefer Avatar
December 11, 2019 at 5:34 PM
nicely written
Somadas Avatar
December 11, 2019 at 9:14 PM
Thank you George..
Lamoureux Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 7:57 AM
This is a sad one. The cat’s pain has ended and yours continues on. Now we have all shared a part of it.
Somadas Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 10:55 PM
It was a true experience.. Really the eyes...
Vdev Avatar
November 14, 2019 at 10:25 PM
Vibrant and vigil, your life was so full Until your clock stopped ticking I couldn’t sleep, the eyes are haunting Close your eyes dear one, I’m lamenting .... Nicely put. Only good hearts notice the pain.
Somadas Avatar
November 16, 2019 at 10:29 PM
Thank you for reading and your comments..
Roper Avatar
November 14, 2019 at 3:57 PM
wonderful written imagery on a scene that happens so often at night , but some swerve and end their own death sometimes. Enjoyed reading
Somadas Avatar
November 16, 2019 at 10:28 PM
Thank you Eve..
Macfarlane Avatar
November 13, 2019 at 4:52 PM
Wonderful write of such tragic events. So sad. Hugs
Somadas Avatar
November 13, 2019 at 10:30 PM
Thanks Cecilia.. It is sad and the eyes are still haunting..
Toney Avatar
November 13, 2019 at 11:17 AM
Jenish, you captured the tedium of having to drive a distance to return home, followed by the heartrending scene of a wounded animal that was no doubt someone's pet. I think we've all experienced something similar. I appreciate your commenting on my poem. I will follow you so I can read more of yours. Welcome to Poetry Soup! ~Mark
Somadas Avatar
November 13, 2019 at 10:30 PM
Thank you Mark..
Canerdy Avatar
November 12, 2019 at 8:42 AM
This is a SUPERB narrative poem--so movingly telling a sad story, Jenish! Janice
Somadas Avatar
November 12, 2019 at 11:20 PM
Thank you Janice..
Green Avatar
November 12, 2019 at 8:00 AM
Very deep and sad. I know this feeling and feel the sorrow of those eyes as they close for the final time.
Somadas Avatar
November 12, 2019 at 11:20 PM
True.. Thanks..
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