My new Malayalam Novel Published : 'Dooram Arike'

AWAITING RESSURECTION

POEM

Till the other day

we were looked after

well by our protectors

and ensured our

safety from each other’s enemies. 

Plastered across the walls

on both sides of the streets

we smiled at the passersby

walking down the streets

or travelling by the

buses, cars, rickshaws

with appealing faces

with a glint of hope in our eyes

to exercise their franchise

each competing with the other.

Now that a fiercely fought battle over

and the dust settled

our so-called protectors

till the other day

turned away from us

leaving our fate to

the whims of wanton boys

who mercilessly tore us apart

and littered all along the way.

We have to wait until the next battle

for our godfathers to recall us and

plaster us across the walls of the

on either side of the streets.

Awaiting a resurrection,  

we remain…..