Mortal Blues

That satanic streak
of tireless undressing
of a hapless monarch.

Wings were gone. Cannot fly
across the tree 
of hypocricy.

A footmat for the suicidal jump
from the elegant hierarchy
to grainy lies.

Why are you turning ungreen ?
You will dig up the temple
without god ?



Satish Verma
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Goff Avatar
January 22, 2011 at 7:49 AM
a beautiful societal tome, Satish!!!! I'm afraid "Western Man" hasbegun to undress the "satanic streak" as you call it, and there's no turning back...much to ponder here, as your art so often reigns supreme!!!! good work Satish! jimbo
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January 22, 2011 at 5:47 AM
Interesting work..Sara
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