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Gogyohka

April 10, 2011

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These are three different Gogyohka, written on three different topics. This is my first attempt at writing any strict form of poetry. Hope you guys enjoy it. {On dreams not materializing} I held her steadily Hoping to see Her colors fly Not knowing She’d fade before her flight. {On poverty and hunger} It’s always a […]

Tsunami

March 15, 2011

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A small fish Circling in circles Pretends to be afloat Fighting little battles, Holding onto what’s Insignificantly dear Lest they drown In his pond of fear If he’d Only swim harder He’d witness A tsunami, much crueler What he’d also discover Of like fish, a school All in the same sea, Of empathy, a cesspool