I Felt Like Ifl

Everything happened as though a dream,
Though it left in me a permanent gleam; 
My imprisonment, for no fault of mine, was fixed,
Treason - they said - feelings in me got mixed;
Neglecting the National anthem - the F.I.R said,
Thinking of what's going to dawn made me dread;
News Papers had already foreseen my end,
Life imprisonment, to such persons, was the day's trend;
My advocate, though knew matters clearly, shun,
As though, in my case, intricacies, spun;
Nightmares in me, of dark cells, appeared often,
As though, I, from there, straight went into my coffin?
It's, then, my neighbor, whom I had hated,
For his social status, which, I felt, had outdated;
Who knew me well that I was, in truth, patriotic,
And felt how my life, then, had gone chaotic;
Being a legal practitioner, he took up my case,
Enabled me to be free from the clutches, by grace;
How would I ever in my repay him?
I felt like kissing him till my heart's very brim...!!!


13 February 2023 
I Felt Like Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Charles Messina
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Andresen Avatar
February 22, 2023 at 7:17 AM
- A great poem ... love the end - Congratulations on your win in the contest - hugs
Goldsmith Avatar
February 21, 2023 at 1:49 PM
Congratulations on your win. What a creative story/write/great ending. I really enjoyed it. Have a blessed day writing away.......................
Poet Avatar
February 21, 2023 at 4:37 AM
Congratulations on your win, Alex. Amply deserved with this superb poem.
Messina Avatar
February 21, 2023 at 4:11 AM
Friends like that we can all use, Christuraj. They are hard to find but they are out there. Fantastic writing, my friend. Congratulations on your winning placement! Blessings... Charlie
George Avatar
February 20, 2023 at 8:43 PM
A kind deed in a desperate moment will be ever cherished with gratitude. Congratulations on your win Chris !
Alex Avatar
February 20, 2023 at 8:47 PM
Thank you very much. May God Bless You!
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