Splitting

Touched by moon, I pick up
a black rose,
to return the debt.

Very high
the fire, returns in my eyes.
I start burning in your arms.

The parting,
crawls in the bed
I cannot speak nor cry.


Why it had to happen
after sunset,
when the leafless tree was waiting ?


Satish Verma
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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June 14, 2011 at 6:24 AM
wow, Verma,, and the moon pick up line was awesome and very unique... splitting one waits one goes,,, enjoyed,..p.d.
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