Probir Gupta Poet Free verse

The Troubled Roses

The hill wanted to be a rippling river and it opted for a sex change surgery
The dancing falls now gurgle pink with two masters in maths and English
She applied for a lecturer's chair where they asked not of her achievements
If she has her breasts, if she menstruates, and so on went their dullard lips
The roses in the valley suffer the piercing pain  forcing the tears well up
The cold hands have very recently got a warm bouquet from a private school



June 19, 2018
For: When line SIX is a perfect FIX. Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Silent One

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Eve Roper June 23, 2018 at 9:10 PM Congratulations on your great win, Probir, :) ... Hugs Eve ~`* Probir Gupta June 23, 2018 at 11:39 PM Thank you, Eve ...

Susan Gentry June 22, 2018 at 5:40 PM Congratulations on your win with this profound poem! Probir Gupta June 23, 2018 at 12:18 AM Thank you, Susan ...

Andrea Dietrich June 21, 2018 at 8:11 PM A great message inside this one. Congrats for your win with your six line poem, Probir. Probir Gupta June 21, 2018 at 11:37 PM Thank you so much, Andrea ...

Susan Ashley June 21, 2018 at 7:57 PM Cruelty should not be a thorny problem for any rose, Probir. Captivating social commentary. Congratulations on your wonderful win! ~Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Susan Ashley June 22, 2018 at 9:55 AM Yes, indeed dear Probir, point well taken my friend.. Probir Gupta June 21, 2018 at 11:42 PM Right, Susan ... but the rose needs to remind us when necessary that it does possess the thorns to use under compulsion ... Thank you so much for the most welcome visit ... I am sorry that I cannot reciprocate because of my poor sociability quotient ...

Anne-Lise Andresen June 20, 2018 at 6:57 PM - A skilled and great 6 line poem, from you Probir :) - It must have been difficult to judge, I think everyone is amazing, with different themes - Congratulations on a well deserved 2nd place in the contest :) - hugs // Anne -Lise :) Probir Gupta June 20, 2018 at 11:24 PM Thank you so much, Sunshine ...

Gershon Wolf June 20, 2018 at 6:53 PM Congrats on your win in the contest with this edgy, thought-provoking write, Probir! Probir Gupta June 20, 2018 at 11:24 PM Thank you so much, Gershon ...

Silent One June 20, 2018 at 3:38 PM Interesting take on the contest Probir.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Probir Gupta June 20, 2018 at 11:28 PM Thank you very much, Silent for considering the poem fit for the placement ...

Charles Messina June 19, 2018 at 1:45 PM The rose in the valley suffers, but it's thorns remain pointed and sharp! Nice write Probir...Good Luck in the contest! Charlie Probir Gupta June 20, 2018 at 1:53 AM Thank you, Charles ... Your comment is metaphorically nicer ...