The noose tightens
The breath chokes
The heart yearns
The sob stifles
Ssssssh! Make no noise.
She looks out the window
Darkness inside
Whispers of prayers
Stars in the night
A shadow is he now
Nowhere in sight.
Ssssssh! Make no noise.
The machine whirrs
Octopus pincers shriek
MI MI MI !
Rubber soles creep
Vacant eyes gleam
A long-awaited dream
Comes to life
Ssssssh! Make no noise.
Hmmmmmmm.... may his soul rest in peace...Ameen
ReplyDeleteLovely expressed......
Well, I can relate to this touching poem as I have witnessed many patients suffering MI (myocardial infarction).The beauty of the poem lies in its very apt description.
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Hmmm - it touches the soul and whispers of silent suffering.. but of liberation too, in a way. But, beautiful though they are, your words have made my heart grieve - with yours.. so now please, brighten it up again, and smile, for the two of us :)
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ReplyDeletehmmm after understanding the real depth in the third verses i must say i am so very touched and cud feel each and every inch of it..... Lovely expressions you've put in four lines Anjabeen!!!!!
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