Death- the Event
Prolonged illness
Doctor forewarned
‘Might prove fatal’
Family was prepared
“When time comes
Royal send-off
Matching elite status
Grand plans
Cavalcade of cars
Who’s who of society
Wearing unblemished white
Engaged in
‘Animated’ discussions on ‘Death’
Everything better than
That death in Mr X’s family”
.........
Old man’s wish-
Visiting Varanasi
.........
Trip made
Thereafter
Events happened too quickly
Riots nearby,
Complete lawlessness,
Movement impossible
Old man breathed his last
Family got stuck
Cremation couldn’t endlessly wait
Simple funeral
‘Death in Varanasi
Soul goes straight to heaven,’
Priest remarks
Small consolation this
Reason-
Death may be 'The Great Leveller'
But,
All pomp & show of
‘Death- The Event’
Had gone missing.
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