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Scarred For Life

by Shietal Ramesh
(Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India)

Her effervescent smile made my day,
The sparkle in her eyes
Held me a sway,
Her heart, as lovely as her face,
God, I could never take away my gaze.

The times we spent together – blissful were they,
With love so strong – that would put hate to shame.
Binding us for life,
Or so I thought ...........

Alas ! came the ill fated day,
Forever blemishing her lovely face,
The rogue of a guy killed her alive,
Letting her die a hundred deaths.

Still as a stone she stands before me,
Comatose and lifeless.
Her smile long gone,
Her eyes brimming tears of grief ,
Her words few and rare,
Engulfed into a deathly silence.

She turns her gaze away from mine ,
And walks into a world that is not ours.
Leaving me searching ,
For the sparkle in her eyes,
That used to hold me a sway.

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May 28, 2013
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Quite apt
by: nuggehallipankaja

Very moving, more so because, nowadays
acid-throwing seems to be becoming a rampant ,
sadistic hobby searing not only the individual,but also family ! It is time to bring awareness
through all mediums, and the poet here has done it very well!

May 08, 2013
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Good
by: nuggehallipankaja

very moving!

May 03, 2013
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very touching.
by: vimala ramu

Heart rending, very well expressed.

Apr 28, 2013
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Amazing!
by: Akorshi

shietal.... this is an amazing piece... heart touching!

Apr 28, 2013
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very good
by: Anonymous

touching.....

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Apr 28, 2013
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keep it up
by: Ipsha Dey

Loved reading it.Liked that you posted it online :-)

Apr 28, 2013
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Evocative
by: Nirupama Sudarsh

An evocative poem on a social malaise.Very topical subject. Keep up the good work.