The deep long treacherous
shadows
cast on the bedroom wall
the hallucinations of the clock
the monsters lingering in the hall
the clever and long nails
of the desires clawing their way in
your deep supple soul
and with an ashen mouth
soaked with the crimson
a touch of your tangerine love
I ask for the forgiveness
Once more
Sitting in the pews
reading my verse from the holy book
trying to absolve my sins
by dipping my
knuckles in the holy water
shedding my sins and
lecherous desire
to clean my tainted soul
Once more
Stretching my legs
and arching my back
to stand in the long
wretched queues of the soup kitchen
looking away from
those empty glances
scraping away the curse and abuse
from my sullen mouth
washing it again
to make it pure
Once more
I stand for forgiveness
in front of my creator
and a devil on the shoulder
perched and feeling at ease
crooning my neck as he, please
I’ll be the god’s holy son
until I stab that knife
in your chest
Once more
That grim smile on the
devil’s face
I’ll fall down from my grace and
ask for forgiveness
to be absolved again
like a hamster on a wheel
Once more.
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lol I’ve read that somewhere before 🙂
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Yes. It got featured in Indian periodical yesterday.im posting as I composed for the blog as the magazine doesn’t allow pictures.
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I did remember, just my twisted sense of humour 🙂
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What can I say – well done! Again and again! 👏👏👏
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Thanks Ray
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Ah..this is beautiful, and beautiful once more 🙂
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Awww Thanks so much. I have read your poems too. You really write well.
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Thanks, for reading and such encouraging words 🙂
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Reblogged this on The Militant Negro™.
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Thanks so much.
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Once more…..an amazing composition Megha!
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Thanks so much Radhika.
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Life is the circle of these once mores👍
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Yes exactly.Thanks Yasmin for reading
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Pleasure is all mine Megha❤
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One more amazing composition Megha👏👏👏
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You are too kind Yasmin.
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I am so so glad to come to WP when I read wonderful writers like you🤗
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Thanks for your kind words Yasmin. I haven’t read much of you but I liked what I have read so far on your blog.
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Thank you Megha,your words mean a lot to me😊
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Nice poem!
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Thanks for reading.
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How long have u been writing poetry?
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Since last September.
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You wrote very well like you been doing this for years.
I hope your talent takes you far and look forward to reading more from you
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Thanks so much.This poem I wrote back in December I guess.It got published too.
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Good job!
Keep up the good work
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Thanks so much.
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Just WOW! The personification and comparisons are beyond beautiful. The image of being a hamster on a wheel, the cyclical nature of falling from grace, asking for forgiveness and then receiving absolution, only to fall from grace again. Undoubtedly, this really showcases your prowess as a poet. Amazing write, Megha!
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Thanks so much for all your adulation,Inky.I appreciate every single word of yours.
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You are kindly welcome, Megha, but it’s all deserved. I love the way you see and describe the world around you, including your descriptions of human emotions. Whether it is in a micro piece or a longer write, you always connect your titles to your work so well and then find unique ways to show readers what you are thinking. And that is the brilliance of great writing.
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Aww thanks so much..I’m definitely saving this feedback for my future testimonials.
Thanks so much from the bottom of my heart.
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Awww, I am humbled that my words mean that much. I am always warmed by how writers can connect. I hope you write enough to have to pen a million testimonials, just like this. Oh, and you are beyond welcome!
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Reblogged this on Megha's World.
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Oh wow! The repeated usage of ‘Once more’ lends an almost lyrical quality to this piece ❤
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Thanks Neha.A poem from start of my writing journey.I used to repeat words to epphasize the underlying emotions.Thanks for the feedback dear.
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It is beautiful ❤
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Thanks dear
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🙂
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