Deposition

A downy clay near
fingertips. I ascend light
to meet darkness.

An ambush memory.
Remember your name ?
No, I don’t know me.

Gambler raises
the stakes to win his dirt
from golden nails.


Satish Verma
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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