Counting

When you were rolling in dust,
a puritan said, truth was me.
It was getting dark in Himalayas.

Black words, black themes.
You have started a journey in daylight
in a hot desert of fear.

Tormented, because of the heat
of arguments. Mimicry makes you sick.
Mocking birds fly straight for lofty peaks.

Self-denial was hurting sometimes
against copious rewards and  generous handouts,
like pinned on a totem.

The happening must start
with hidden promises of price.


SATISH VERMA
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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October 15, 2010 at 5:27 AM
Starting my weekend early reading all the amazing poetry of all the wonderful poets here at PoetrySoup. I am so happy to find your poetry posted here this morning Satish. Have a wonderful weekend and I hope you find tons of inspiration along the way as Fall is upon us. Love, Carol
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October 14, 2010 at 6:35 AM
Interesting thoughts penned..Sara
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