Stone Catchers

The vertical thought had 
jumped on the moon
without any qualms.

Do you think, the dreams 
will sell to man
these butterflies.

The ants were waiting 
for the death of the lamb
wandering in the neighbour’s field.

O God, how long we will
drink this potion
of the stone catchers ?


Satish Verma
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Cayton Avatar
July 7, 2012 at 8:01 PM
very well written indeed! Thanks for sharing this! Cindy
Ryerson Avatar
July 7, 2012 at 7:32 PM
Your poetry always hypnotizes me, Satish - Tim
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