Poetry: Shalini Samuel

Shalini Samuel

Child's Play

---Shalini S 

Of His largesse imperial games,

adored the spherical aqua ball.

Whirling it excited Him.

Packed with water and sand;

Decorating it green with trees;

Positioning vibrant flowers here and there;

Multihued fruits ornate trees;

Everywhere green and blue,

made His eyes dull.

He places dynamic lively dolls;

Puppet shows being played everywhere;

Emotional dolls dancing according to His wish;

Remotely controlling every progress;

Active and alert are His moves.

And dear Creator,

in your child's play,

kindly compose my puppet show,

with love and care

making it a grand success.

  

Prayer for Survival

Summer Started Speedily

Scorching Sun, Sweating Stupidly,

Stressful Sleep, Shrubs Suffering,

Studies Stopped, Shelters Searing,

Standstill Seconds. . .

Splashing Stream,

Still Seem a Dream.

Superior, Share thy ear

Seeking Sufficient Shower

Is our prayer for Survival.

Lovingly I hate you dear

Fear of missing you my life

You will leave me, I fear

Wish to be your loving wife

I want to be always yours

And want you to be mine

For then the world will be ours

And our life will shine

Unite us together Lord

Do you hear my word?

Will you leave me to die?

Or say him not to lie

Will not he be wise as everyone says?

Will I get a reward for the good I did till the day

 

Sixth Sense

Seconds turn over habitually

Diverse faces we exhibit

Dissimilar people we meet

Disparate characters we display

Benevolent, akin to a cat’s gentle pat

Ruthless, resembling a roaring tiger

Regal, reminding a lion

Wicked, reminiscent of a jackal

Annoyance, analogous to a hen

Faithful, similar to a dog

Faces exposed reflects back

What’s our identity?

Where’s our human face?

Is this called sixth sense?

Arrogant Imitation

Perplexed he stood alone, gallantly

midst hindering thorns;

Himalayan hurdles hugging tight;

A dearth of helping hands,

yet triumphed, owing to valor.

Downhill, striving curious minds

In quest of valuable assistance;

Pride clouds passing, hides his eyes

Making him arrogant

Akin to the seniors, he reviled

Cursing his society, the world

For shoddier experience, he faced

Ignorant is he, a member of the public

Exhibiting his revenge towards people

Is it a cultured humane behavior?

Setu, July 2018