Fear – Poem by Shashikant Dudhgaonkar Fear by Shashikant Dudhgaonkar Rising crescendo of cascading torrents Poured down the cloudy sky Before taming down to an incessant drizzle Musical in its unyielding calm. Streams were yet to be born, Roads not drowned beneath A carpet of muddy waters. The earth, hoarding every drop Deep in its … Read more
Fear – A Poem by Shashikant Dudhgaonkar I have taken my old poem about fear and changed its last few lines to change its meaning. It’s kind of a rambling poem that reflects my thoughts about the state of affairs in the world. Fear Fear lingers around us Even on our best days Waiting to … Read more
Fear – A Poem by Shashikant Dudhgaonkar Fear by Shashikant Dudhgaonkar Fear lingers around us Even on our best days Waiting to pounce at the slightest chance Onto our chest Some say fear is irrational Some say fear saves lives Some say it’s an evolutionary response Tuned to misfire This might be the closest It … Read more
Not even in their dreams When fire and hunger Desires and dreams Are smothered firmly By an overwhelming fear Then the urge to win Defiance, self belief Slowly starts withering away One may have fought, won many times All that takes a backseat As one conforms, learns to bow Even bending their backs Permanently But … Read more