Empty cradle rocking in Time

by Lonely Rider   Apr 27, 2010


Empty cradle rocking in Time

Slowly she smoothens his dusty clothes,
arranging them in the wooden stand,
along with teddy bears and plastic cars,
never will sparkle his electric wand.

Muted sighs had dried the tears,
her numb world no longer lament,
dragging each day, faking a smile,
trying to frame dispersed moments.

Chaos had suddenly darkened that day,
heavily she paid for their crime,
now grimly watches her forlorn eyes,
Empty cradle rocking in time.

**Written for a challenge - Karan had tagged me to write about a mother who had lost her only son in a bomb blast.

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  • 14 years ago

    by Meena Krish

    That is a terrible moment to go through as well
    as to live with..a very painful moment you have
    written about..a sad read that is well written.

  • 14 years ago

    by Lady Nik

    That's so sad and it seems so real. I love how emotional this was and how I could connect with you in this piece. Very amazing job dear. I think you did a great job here. Loved it. Nik

  • 14 years ago

    by Courageous Dreamer

    What sadness you have portrayed with your words; I thought you really met the challenge. It's nice we are given these challenges, it only helps us grow as a writer. Awesome work Raj. :]

  • 14 years ago

    by Jad

    Wow The imagery and the emotion was excellent in this poem and I loved it. You did a good job with the Tag challenge. Good job and keep writing.

  • 14 years ago

    by Sylvia

    Raj, you met the tag challenge very well. This is sad and you can feel that sadness in the words you wrote. Good job.

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