Friday, November 23, 2007

Sunset from the Ghat



The chimneys at the other bank cough out muffled ire.

The dogged looking little boats seem to be on fire

In hope of lighting up the sky mimic starry quiver

Yet in languid meander swells the lazy river.


Of lovers in their sweet embrace, untouched by all vice

In corners within kisses deep, lust lives in disguise.

Vendors in their tattered best, invite in their voice

Vie to make a meal for night. A virgin makes her choice.


Curiosity peeps to see if filth could find its path

To banks of sacred pilgrimage. A Brahmin takes his bath.

The silent tale of Ghats in play; the river sullen quiet.

As sunset kisses whiskey-skies, pheasants make for flight.



6 comments:

Noisy Autist said...

a rich vocabulary to exercise your observations... liked it very much.

Karthik Balasubramanian said...

Perceptive.. it was a treat..

Antigone said...

how you paint with words....

What's In A Name ? said...

# N.A- Vocab ?? where ? :)

#k.b- "Thanks" would be my word.

# Misa- Never did justice to the paint-brush and my water colors. Making amends with pen and paper now ( going by you). Thanks a lot.

An Extraordinary Life said...

that is beautiful.. could you let me know that photograph of the ghat has which bridge in the background? :)

What's In A Name ? said...

That wud b da 2nd hooghly bridge in kol....yo