by Kushal Poddar
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January 19, 2008

The Night Cop's Radio

December 14, 2008 06:33 AM EST
views: 183 | comments: 50

Night cop’sradio

All of a sudden she seeps out of his mind.

He reminds himself of the utter helplessness.

She, a flower so delicate and his fingers

never dare to pluck her, only the air-touch.

His desperate lungs grab for air. The night

enters with nippy fragrances. It opens

his inner wounds and bruises afresh. City night.

He is just a cop. A cop. It is his night turn.

His back is resting on his van. A cigar

is dangling from the corner of his dry lips.

The mist rises out of the open gutters.

The feasting mice do not care anymore

of the cautions or men around. Running about.

He thinks of her as she would have been shrieking,

screaming scared at the sights,- mice, tramps, pimps

hobos with tuberculosis, thieves and thick mists.

He is just a night cop with a dream of a girl.

And then his radio mumbles, “Riot at 5th.”

A sigh is released. He adjusts his cap. Shall he live…?

 

© 2008 - All Rights Reserved Kushal Poddar



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Comments: 50

JOHN BECK Dec 14, 2008, 6:40am EST
The relentless radio, pager, telephone--interrupting the fantasy life as the fantasy interrupts the duties.

Very well written as always, Poddar.
Linda T. Dec 14, 2008, 6:48am EST
Love how amid the night sounds this cop lets his thoughts wander but the moment the radio beckons him he is ready to face the challenge
Lisa Frost Dec 14, 2008, 7:32am EST
wonderful writing. always ready, but keeping mind active somewhere.
Kathryn E. Dec 14, 2008, 7:58am EST
Superb voice here, Poddar.

Featured in the Triple Name Club.
Kimberly Ripley Dec 14, 2008, 8:33am EST
Excellent transformation from one world to the next!
Sherrie H. Dec 14, 2008, 8:54am EST
It really paints a picture.
Michael Harvey Dec 14, 2008, 8:59am EST
Awe the interruptions of life.
Netty B. Dec 14, 2008, 9:08am EST
I really enjoyed reading this, thanks!
Pam S. Dec 14, 2008, 9:21am EST
Such vivid imagery again, great job.
JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Dec 14, 2008, 10:32am EST
A very good and interesting write, Poddar. Into the mind and life of an officer.
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Dec 14, 2008, 10:48am EST
A well-told story, Poddar.
Teresa A. Dec 14, 2008, 10:54am EST
Very nice work.
regina k. Dec 14, 2008, 12:05pm EST
great story
Larry H. Dec 14, 2008, 1:21pm EST
thanks for sharing..
Alison H. Dec 14, 2008, 1:23pm EST
Wonderful portrayal, so vivid. Police do see the shadow side of life that the rest of us don't, other than on the news. And they have their dreams, too.

I think you mean "into" instead of "out of" in the first line.
Elizabeth H. Dec 14, 2008, 2:32pm EST
Very nicely done.
rachel sloan Dec 14, 2008, 2:56pm EST
Nice as always, keep them coming!!
Angela A. Dec 14, 2008, 5:06pm EST
This is totally awesome, Poddar!
I love the ending, it pretty much sums up, the life of all cops.
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting
David W. Dec 14, 2008, 5:11pm EST
The beginning sets the mood and the last lines drive it home.

Wonderful piece. Your voice is true my friend.
Sharon P. Dec 14, 2008, 5:18pm EST
He can dream, but as usual, reality gets in the way. Great imagery Poddar.
Rhetta A. Dec 14, 2008, 6:10pm EST
You are an excellent storyteller.
Georgiana S. Dec 14, 2008, 6:53pm EST
Passing thoughts interrupted.
Cheryl W. Dec 14, 2008, 9:07pm EST
Wondeful, Poddar. Love the imagery!
Beth G. Dec 14, 2008, 9:40pm EST
Very well done Poddar, of capturing a moment of what a cop is thinking before a call goes out. Thanks for sharing!
Shelbia C. Dec 14, 2008, 10:15pm EST
I like this. the first line drew me in.
Nettie R. Dec 14, 2008, 10:21pm EST
very nice Podar. I can see him sitting in his patrol car...a moment to relax, to regroup before being called back to the trenches.
Nora Davenport Dec 14, 2008, 11:13pm EST
Very nice poem!
Debra H. Dec 15, 2008, 2:14am EST
Great piece Poddar

Thanks for posting to The Outhouse Wall
rainne chandler Dec 15, 2008, 10:08am EST
very nice thank you
Sophiya S. Dec 15, 2008, 11:04am EST
great job
Sophiya S. Dec 15, 2008, 11:06am EST
nice
ann c. Dec 15, 2008, 11:14am EST
Well done!!!
Terry Collett Dec 15, 2008, 3:39pm EST
YOu hath me entralled with this poem.
Heather Schultz Dec 15, 2008, 7:25pm EST
WOW!
Paula C. Dec 15, 2008, 11:27pm EST




cool. thanks for sharing this.
Jan S. Dec 16, 2008, 2:10am EST
This is so true to live. Well written, Poddar.
Rachel W. Dec 16, 2008, 10:18am EST
Very nice. Thank you for sharing
Sujata (funnily 'Suji' ) S. Dec 16, 2008, 11:33am EST
What a fantasy-reader you are dear poet officer PODDAR !!

Good that you are awre to be on road gained for us Kushal !!!
Joylene Butler Dec 16, 2008, 1:23pm EST
I hear moody jazz playing softly in the background.
Sandi S. Dec 16, 2008, 7:47pm EST
Crisp... an entire story in a few short lines.

Bravo!
blaine d. Dec 17, 2008, 9:05am EST
very nicely done!
Barbary Chaapel Dec 17, 2008, 7:32pm EST
Well painted, Poddar, your word picture. As I read I could see and feel each movement.
Sheila Deeth Dec 17, 2008, 8:38pm EST
Wow. Intense picture.
René Allen Dec 19, 2008, 10:34am EST
Alrighty Now Poddar! ~ This is what I am talking about! Good work here.
René Allen Dec 19, 2008, 11:33am EST
Poddar ~ I wish that you would explain further . . .

"He is just a night cop with a dream of a girl." for the Dream Depths Members.

Thanks for sharing!
Lewis (keeping those fires burning) K. Dec 20, 2008, 9:44pm EST
Great write. A short story, and a poem. You get us into the head of your character, and we share his wistfulness.
Michelle W. Dec 29, 2008, 4:27pm EST
Great descriptions there!

Thanks for posting in Journey Into Poetry !
Felicia R. Jan 7, 2009, 5:50pm EST
Hello :o),

I just wanted to say I am finally going through what is now under 5,500 pieces of gather new mail that is in my inbox on here. So with that in mind I have finally come to a piece of mail that was addressed to me in regards this article submission you have created to share with the gather community. Thank you for taking the time and sharing your piece with us here at gather. :o)

And I hope you have a Happy New Year... in 2009 :o)
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Jan 18, 2009, 5:55pm EST
Very nice...
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Jan 20, 2009, 7:22am EST
Thanks for posting on Getting to 3000 Together.

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