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Night Cop's Radio
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Night Cop's Radio |
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poddarku Senior Member
since 2008-01-15
Posts 589india 
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Night cop’s radio All of a sudden she seeps out of his mind. He reminds himself of the utter helplessness. She, a flower so delicate and his fingers never dare to pluck her, only the air-touch. His desperate lungs grab for air. The night enters with nippy fragrances. It opens his inner wounds and bruises afresh. City night. He is just a cop. A cop. It is his night turn. His back is resting on his van. A cigar is dangling from the corner of his dry lips. The mist rises out of the open gutters. The feasting mice do not care anymore of the cautions or men around. Running about. He thinks of her as she would have been shrieking, screaming scared at the sights,- mice, tramps, pimps hobos with tuberculosis, thieves and thick mists. He is just a night cop with a dream of a girl. And then his radio mumbles, “Riot at 5th.” A sigh is released. He adjusts his cap. Shall he live…? © 2008 - All Rights Reserved Kushal Poddar clever talks delay friendship! |
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JenniferMaxwell
since 2006-09-14
Posts 2423 |
I'm becoming a fan. Your poems are intriguing, original, well written with vivid imagery. This one is sort of a psychological thriller, the tension builds and explodes with the last line. Well done! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Ahh, yes, the night has many faces and you have caught one so vividly again. But how right you are, when you say that this cop, who is used to see misery and crimes, is able to think of his girl in romantic terms even in those depressing surroundings. I will leave a sigh here too ... Love, Margherita |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
very enjoyable read (quite original and well written) yann |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh, I hope he does! Such is the life of a policeman (especially these days) and not many people acknowledge this, though, of course, you do. Such is the kindness and humanity of our Kushal. Brilliant painting of both characters (as usual), just as is the case with your observance of human behaviour, both internal and external. Another gem! Thank you for such excellence. - Owl |
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