~ the sea cutter could not fathom the depth of the ocean where darkness lies untouched by sound nature is at peace ~
Category: naTure
Disequilibrium – The Price of Civilization
I am re-posting my poem Disequilibrium as a response to Dungeon Prompt the price of civilization Disequilibrium Straightened back, learnt to walk on two Reached for the highest fruit Tamed fire, sharpened your mind Instinct on mute Trekked over lands, navigated waters Cruised through the air There would have been plenty, all to live in … Continue reading Disequilibrium – The Price of Civilization
A Serpent Charmed
The serpent was surprised Her poison had been milked The charmer was up to no good Swayed by the flute The master hypnotiser Herself in a trance Her impotent fangs Matched his toothless grin Once fearsome, venomous The serpent is now a golden goose But nature recompenses It wasn't long before She became deaf Immune … Continue reading A Serpent Charmed
Separated by Nature
the seabed shook, shattered the coast of a continent the island isolated indefinitely mourning for its motherland
Water Unpoured and Others …
water unpoured from the glass ~ to a clay pot ~ unfetched from a spring ~ unrained by clouds ~ looking backwards ~ at a parched earth Manifold meanings your words imply Should I stay on or say goodbye? Till she left He never really saw her Nor paid attention to her Like oxygen Always … Continue reading Water Unpoured and Others …
Disequilibrium
Straightened back, learnt to walk on two Reached for the highest fruit Tamed fire, sharpened your mind Instinct on mute Trekked over lands, navigated waters Cruised through the air There would have been plenty, all to live in affinity Paradise to share What happened Do you recall? Necessities are scarce, frivolities up for grab More … Continue reading Disequilibrium
The Lesser Gods
Those who rebelled against the Light Scattered themselves around the earth Man began to worship these dissidents Brother fighting brother In the names of the lesser gods The Light in man's heart fades Anger laces his words Once sweetened with humanity The gods sit back and watch They are home Playing man like a puppet … Continue reading The Lesser Gods
Evidence of the Unknown and Others …
Evidence of the unknown Is greater than that of the known If only you would stop your search In the temple mosque or church When my mirror becomes languid and reflects nothing, I polish the mirror of my mind and make up my own image the little boy and girl~admire the candy-coated round house~ as … Continue reading Evidence of the Unknown and Others …
Dreams of Her Nightmare
Dreams of Her Nightmare Finally they felt at ease Togetherness, a belonging After the surge of euphoria Came an ugly descent The dark bottomless pit Escape from which Only brought them closer Their unique journey had resumed Yes, there it was A simple satisfaction Friendship flowing freely To mutual benefit Savoring the smooth sailing Without … Continue reading Dreams of Her Nightmare
SONYA KASSAM 