Obtuse Myself

The hard core cult was fixing
the flies on the podium.
A snapdragon becomes a cannibal
devouring its own seeds.

Beyond insanity lies the phantom zone
where you hang upside down your faith.

A lunatic threatens to jump
from high tomb –
after excavating the remains of
a forbidden fear.

There was nothing except the 
worn rags of a fakir.					


SATISH VERMA
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Onclaud Avatar
December 27, 2010 at 8:59 AM
how picturesque this write is with subtle imprints on your theme, satish... just awesome! huggs, nette
Parker Avatar
December 27, 2010 at 8:50 AM
Some cults are all-encompassing! Sometimes when a jaundiced believer escapes their grasp, they try and free themselves from the tentacles of faith as well! You have so aptly described this phenomenon! Enjoyed your fulminations!
Walsh Avatar
December 27, 2010 at 5:46 AM
Very interesting piece - well done! Liz
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