Thursday, December 8, 2016

Mad Woman of the public square--By Sunil Sharma--India

Mad Woman of the public square

Draped in cotton saree
the bent figure
doing what she did earlier

sweeping/mopping
own home, somewhere

expelled, maybe from there

now this lazy morning 
arms rotating
cleans the shop- fronts
and at the same time
talks to things companions

after finishing that portion of the plaza
moves on to another place, nearby
broom in hands
clearing it quickly of litter

she---
the old woman
babbling and working free
unnoticed, as always
by others.

Sunil Sharma is a writer based in Mumbai, India. A college principal, he has published four books of poetry, two books of shorts and a novel in English, apart from co-editing six literary anthologies.  He edits Episteme: http://www.episteme.net.in/  

6 comments:

  1. Dear Sunil,
    I'm humbled by your poem about this simple woman with working hands who enjoys what comes to her in life.
    Thank you.
    Michael

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  2. Thanks dear Michael for your kindness. Your words matter.

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  3. Thanks dear Karen for publishing this piece.

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    1. Dear Sunil,

      It's always a pleasure to share your wonderful poetry at Whispers, my friend. Best wishes always!

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  4. Beautiful poem, Sunil. I really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing and continued blessings!

    -MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)

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  5. Thank you for sharing this lovely piece with us.

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