Wrapped In Stigma

The heritage 
went for a sale. A tree 
stands denuded, after 
a nudie.

An orange land hides 
the broken remains of terra 
cota. I wanted an earthen 
inkpot and a reed pen.

There was a wounded word 
on the tongue. A  
dragonfly leaves the voracious 
appetite and skims on milk.

Pulsating cleavage 
gets a prize. The salt lakes 
are full. A caged bird 
will not sing.


Satish Verma
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Rodrigues Avatar
July 28, 2016 at 10:25 AM
Lovely images! Not sure what you are writing about. Second stanza is my favorite!
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