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Moment of Madness

Vultures of doubt hover in my mind Death beckons me Live like a Stranger in my abode Naught for me to live Sparrows tweet around On the soil beside me Bend down, I sip water Made muddy by rain Came out of my walls Tears flow down my eyes Quench my parched throat My hearts start beating Feel light and tranquil Sky is my home Birds are my friends Dogs line up to seek food Push all away, I laugh aloud My plate was empty a moment ago Brimming with madness My hands are full

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Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 10/24/2010 9:11:00 AM

Very vivid imagery you have here Suresh and quite thought-provoking too-- I think we all feel this way sometimes and you definitely expressed it so well! -- nikko :)

De R

Date: 10/22/2010 5:34:00 AM

when you are overwhelmed with sorrow, you can't enjoy the beauty that surrounds you. Great writing here, Suresh! Emilia

Joe Flach

Date: 10/21/2010 8:26:00 AM

Love the first line!!! Madness, indeed. Nicely done, Suseh. Joe

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 10/21/2010 7:29:00 AM

It's blissful and wishful moment of madness, i enjoyed it, Suresh

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/21/2010 7:25:00 AM

It seems some nice things have been laid upon your plate -- songbirds and a life in the sky -- but you can't put the sorrow behind you to enjoy them. A very apt description of depression, which used to be mistaken for madness. I found your poem very interesting, thought provoking. Best wishes, Carolyn

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/21/2010 7:07:00 AM

Very descriptive and expressive..I am glad that I chose this one to read this A.M. Sara

Nette Onclaud

Date: 10/21/2010 5:05:00 AM

A totally riveting feel here, suresh.. warmest, nette