hidden from view
she of noble birth
watches the uneven fight
between man and beast
she lets her thoughts roam-
what was his crime
other than loving her?
when the beast falls down
he stands tall yet doomed
to his inevitable death
anger and anguish
take her in
silently she gets up
jumps from her hidden niche-
falls at his feet.
'another love story doomed'
The sad lot of so many of them. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteWow, very powerful!
ReplyDeleteGautami,
ReplyDeleteRead 2 poems now. I am trying to fathom hidden meaning in both. On the face of it both point to sad ending of love.
Take care
Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteK.
Sad ending for a heart love.. nice expressions..:)keep writing..
ReplyDeleteso much for love....
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of the story, "The Lady or the Tiger?" Great images you've created here!
ReplyDeleteVery sad. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAgreed, a sad feel to this. Well done.
ReplyDeleteYes, we do yearn for a happy ending even when we are dealing with beasts.
ReplyDeleteb
Better to have loved and lost...
ReplyDeleteWow, this is so full of emotions, in such a singular way, wow you impress me
ReplyDeleteWell done, you created a dramatic scene with your words.
ReplyDeleteI have always acknowledged the depth you have, and you know Gautami, I have always felt the ease too with which you appear to be weaving such magic.. well done..
ReplyDeleteDo visit me to see
Ah! To find each other again..
Anger and anguish: such a potent force when stirred together...
ReplyDeleteeven moreso when stirred with words.
THANK YOU!
My Three Word Wednesday Offering
What a sad poem. So often anger and sadness are tied together.
ReplyDeletehttp://inthecornerofmyeye.blogspot.com/2010/06/without-consequenceperson-of-my-bad.html
Only you could make anger into a song. Well done, Gautami!
ReplyDeleteVery sad and well done.
ReplyDelete-Tim
Surely there is anguish - and strength! Nice!
ReplyDeleteGautami, you have written a beautiful poem about failed love. "Anger and anguish" express so much!
ReplyDeletehttp://troublebeingstrong.blogspot.com/2010/06/when-anger-erupts.html
powerful and very sad!
ReplyDeletePamela
I'm always glad to read your words.
ReplyDeleteAnger never did anyone any good!
ReplyDeleteThe last image is so tragic! And I mean that in a good way...
ReplyDeletenobility is overrated...
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