The World at Large

  The descending sun spooks me, As it reminds me of impending doom. The fate of the world hanging on  the joker wearing the crown. A game of deceit and endless conspiracies, Rigged to make the hidden emerge strong. ‘Come one come all’ The sign bellows. Not one peasant decided to enjoy the menu. They are sinking to fall in their own broken ship. All towing to head into the dark abyss. We enjoy playing the game when it is, Someone else who’s head will twirl if they miss. But when the trigger loads and the target is us. When the bullet wants to grab hold on us. We run so far, without a hitch. We run to never stop to check. What happened to those who tried to save us? What happened to the joker who longs for love? What happened to the magician, is he still sick? The old man, next door, did he get his tip? The world of our species amuses me. To see the world move by so cheap. The moon is now out. It winks at me. The stars shining bright following me. The world beyond our species, Fascinates

right now...

 in times like these noone is going to use their luxury cars. noone is going to wear their diamond necklace and show it off . noone is going to bother rummaging through their wardrobe to find their most exquisite gown. because right now all the 'gifts' are sitting in a pile collecting dust. And what they once deemed as life essentials have already been forgotten and are long gone..
Because right now they are all going to be looking back on their life. their childhood. and find bits and pieces of their memories that they haven't seen in so long. they are going to forget all about that 'dustpile' and move on to something that matters more. and looking back at those old selfies. through those numerous albums of mischief. giving a glance at all the striked report cards. at all the family reunions. all the friends. laughter.tears.heartbreaks.anger,jealousy.love.it will all come back to them. they will live their life once again.this time playing the part of the audience. they will seize every moment they can find. and travel with the film once again. and it will bring back something worth alot more than those gifts. that non sugar coated smile that has been hidden for  a near eternity. that real geeky side that they had suppressed for so long. and watching them relive the best days of their life will be the best thing you would ever witness in your life time. 

- Mahathi.S

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