Peak Hour

Peak Hour Parallel snakes, inch ahead Laying side by side Wriggle and slither in their place Unable to move It’s traffic peak, lined up in queues Kissing hind, of those in front Farting at the rest behind Should see faces, behind wheels Grim and joyless, on the edge Mouthing profanities, shaking heads Or staring blankly … Read more

Faces

Faces Some happy faces Some very sad Some raging white Some crying mad Composed some Stoic and calm Some trying hard Hiding their thoughts Some just mirror Those moving around Trying to gel Blend in the crowd A few very still Expressionless Beyond any sorrow Joy or pain ©️ShashikantDudhgaonkar

Faces

From every wall Faces stare From every mirror Viciously gaze Taunt and tease Gloat and jeer Sometimes shed Crocodile tears Open your eyes Or turn your head A vilest face will Always be there You can only Inwardly rage Or close your eyes In deep despair ©️ShashikantDudhgaonkar