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The visible was most
invisible.

Watching the moon 
through veil.

A bomb explodes
in your hands.
The poem wavers- 

and then falls on dew.

This was not bone-green; 
original,
not a fake cloud –

to kiss the feet
of a burning god.

It was natural conjugation
between enemies.



Satish Verma
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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June 1, 2012 at 9:18 AM
I have enjoyed reading your always amazing writing this morning Satish. I hope you will continue to write and share your words with us for many years to come. Have a wonderful weekend filled with joy and love. Love, Carol
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