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What Has To Stay

Like I want to erase the fear
before I light a remote fire
in the blue veins.

Actually this was the crisis of self pride
in manic depression
seeking the anonymity of toes
tracing the footpath.

Becoming a paper-boat 
in the winds of flesh and fancies
on the choppy sea of death.

No spinal pain for candles
to burn in courtyard
of sunken faith.

Red grapes in a tiny bowl
leap to lips of sun
for sons and daughters.						


SATISH VERMA

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 2/21/2012 7:57:00 AM
Smile ˜ And the Broken record revolves again - Love, John!:) *
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