Pit of Oblivion -by Shaheen Sultan Dhanji
by SSD | February 27, 2009 at 3:15 PM
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Pit of oblivion -
Has it ever happened
you forgetting: your hands hung on smoky trees,
your steps dwelling in the winds of yesterdays...
You shelter in the shadow of the walls' cement shoulder,
searching the wardrobe of time for a kurtha that might fit,
for lost hours of
happiness
Has it ever happened -
from the forests of the sun
you picked up thorny flowers
placing it on the graves the gods jostle
smashing theor own reflection
in the mirror
Has it ever happened -
you carry a sea in your blue denim pocket
then pour it on sidewalks
cleaved by the daily grind,
circling like a horse
which half runs after the second half of the square
Has it ever happened -
you carry your head between your cut fingers,
rolling it like a ball in the bottomless pit
of oblivion?
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Thank you
Your vivid words are thought-provoking and challenge us to contemplate our existence. I hope you will continue to share your thoughts, images and poetry with us. And please, do not hesitate to share with the community when you are exhibiting your work. Welcome to PulseWire.
Thank you
Janice, thank you for your kind words. It is a wonderful platform to share global issues!
Much regards, SSD