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Another Shadow

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Strolling around the city,

Masked; with utmost anonymity.

Bicycles moved about with ease,

Pushed by an uneasy breeze.

 

Below a bridge were few men;

Some needy, some crestfallen.

My camera shook and trembled

As it captured some disabled.

 

Walking back home felt heavy,

I no more felt any hungry;

Awake for the rest of the night,

Troubled by the inflicting sight.

 

I sat along with fear and stress,

Heaviness right inside my chest,  

While the politicians and the press

Slept freely in their cute mattresses.

 

The next morning was tough,

Walking down that road was rough,

To watch another weak, bleak shadow

Below the bridge, gradually grow.  

 

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Auracle

Thu 28th Mar 2024 21:27

Yes, we're going back into our history of poems now. Feels good, doesn't it?

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Manish Singh Rajput

Wed 13th Mar 2024 13:16

Thank you for recognising my effort, Auracle. I appreciate it.😊

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Auracle

Wed 13th Mar 2024 11:07

I like how much effort you put into your work.

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Manish Singh Rajput

Sun 10th Mar 2024 05:54

Thank you, Stephen G. It means a lot to me.

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Stephen Gospage

Sat 9th Mar 2024 07:57

A very good poem, Manish. I love the idea of politicians on cute mattresses; it really evokes something. Thanks again.

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