The Shriek

Arising before the dawn, 
to meet the earth, 
your honeymoon was over with innocent.

You start becoming extinct, 
with stained excuses. Naked as a belief.

There was no contradiction.

An imitation will take over, 
for the surreal tomb.

A gift of rain will fill the bowl 
left for Buddha, who was still sleeping 
with eyes half-open.

A sage grouse begins the mating dance.

Can you speak for the scars ? They 
promised to remain mute.


Satish Verma
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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