Snake on the beach
(Bared Beach-III nad To the Surreal Circus)
You have gasped, almost screamed and scurried away,
like the crabs; of course, you are unaware
that it has long been dead. A defused serpent.
The coiled reptile sleeps; sleeps on a gold-beach;
sleeps till time consumes it, decomposes life.
Now, the snake cannot bite, though wouldn’t have
bitten you had it been very much alive.
A half eaten apple rests midst its coils.
A cycloned beach rounds our unfulfilled,
dissatisfied dreams, wrecked red passions
~© 2009 - All Rights Reserved Kushal Poddar
Words
The live words are reporting from
the spot of emergency.
The crisis is in their expressive gestures.
The crisis is like the rain spilled
in the background.
It is the spot where a poet’s heart has fallen
in search of elusive pursuits and intangibles
© 2009 - All Rights Reserved Kushal Poddar
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Comments: 32
The first poem reminds me a bit of Adam and Eve. The imagery is excellent, as always. The second poem reminds me of someone I know and like very much. The are both very well done. Thank you for posting to our group.
Elusive pursuits,Good use.
I liked that phrase too Dr. Ashok.
Poddar this is well written, and is also FEATURED in Dream Depths.
Kill it again.
I agree with Jen. ;-) Great work!
Blessings and best wishes - S.
Thank you all.
Very nice
Wonderful writing Poddar...on both of these...:)
Both pieces are very, very good.
Your poems are always good.
10 4 u
I say what Jennifer Lee said and add, your work provokes thought and thought is wonderful for the grey matter.
" Your poetry & prose are mildly addictive, And - Your use of the global English language is quite amazing ...
The first expresses a common fear source very well, the second is nice.
I love both of these. The decaying religious icons (Pagan and Christian) in the first poem are striking.
Thank you for posting to The Surreal Circus. You are now featured.
The temptation is gone, and now we're left with the fruits of our own actions--no excuses. I love it!
I almost didn't read this post because I have an aversion to snakes, but I am glad I came over. I actually liked that poem the best. Very nice job on both.
Good poems Poddar thank you
great ones!
Featured in the Triple Name Club.
There are no words to describe this masterpiece!
But, very lovely!!
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting
Ah, that apple!
Ha! Ha!
snady snakes and apples, sounds like a title of it's own! Both are good!
Words sounds like a news report of a tragedy, perhaps a suicide of an artist?
The snake one made my skin crawl. But the apple twists the story. An Adam and Eve reference? I agree with so many in the comments above!
Good work, Poddar!
We fear that the snake will bite, but we often do not recognize that which is truly venomous in our lives.
word candy in hues of you~
Thank you for posting to GutterGirls~
wonderful imagery in your words.
Very neat. Lots of thought-provoking imagery.
thanks!
I love this poem thanks for sharing it.