Departure Poem by Kolitha Lelwala

Departure

Rating: 4.7


Autumn leaves float
in the morning breeze
giving percussions to
chirping birds.
Cotton wool flies in the fog
blending with the mist

There you see a lad
corner in the down town
with torn linen
seated knees flexed
head resting on knees

Virgin rays brings warmth
yet being destroyed
By winter breeze
The chest wall has no move
ventricles in asystole
skin has run dry
tears freeze corner of eyes.

The wind blown from the history
Brought him to the future.
Hope!
It would be delightful departure
goodbye to the 'life'.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Sandra Fowler 27 October 2006

A very poignant picture of good-bye. Your compassion becomes you. Kindest regards, Sandra

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Nimal Dunuhinga 27 October 2006

Oh! This elegy sounds the uncertainty? Good byes are always sad and the history repeats.

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