A Greek Tragedy

by Satish Verma   Jun 15, 2015


Reticent were moon, sky and birds.
A pall of gloom spread on the trees.
Stoically I rode on the wings of pain,
to watch the descending values.

A timeless truth separates the charm from lies,
and I long for the generosity of past
which could connect us to future.

A flame burns the eyes.
When we took the wrong road?
Still the fever is rising.

Gods sneak into our affairs.
A firebird flies in the space with long span of shadow,
the helpless victim lies in wait, to be dispatched.

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  • 9 years ago

    by Mahal Ko Kuya Ko

    Haha. Same here, I find it hard to comment on your poems. I always love how you put nature tones to subjects like this, you are very creative and talented. This is just beautiful. Some will win and some will lose.

    --- MKKK

  • 9 years ago

    by Mahal Ko Kuya Ko

    Haha. Same here, I find it hard to comment on your poems. I always love how you put nature tones to subjects like this, you are very creative and talented. This is just beautiful. Some will win and some will lose.

    --- MKKK

  • 9 years ago

    by DarkLight

    I have read it the fifth time but still haven't understood the message. Hope with time it will sink in and will have words for you.

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