being brown

Life’s lump lies in its coffin

Well before its time, to boot.

I put it there, you know,

Lest time should grab at the reins

Or hold a gun to my head.

3 responses

  1. Amma

    Beautiful, sad and intriguing,
    there’s far too much pain and fear there!

    March 20, 2010 at 3:37 pm

  2. dhoopkinaray

    Loved it.

    But are you sure you meant to say ‘reigns’ and not ‘reins’?

    April 21, 2010 at 5:00 pm

  3. sumanyav

    ah! you are right! making amends

    April 22, 2010 at 1:10 am

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