DANCING SHADOWS

Though endowed with
a sharp intellect
and a sharp pen
a sharp tongue
and a good physique
sharp and piercing gazes
strong courage and conviction
widely known for dare-devilry
and a total dedication
to the profession
he did have a presentiment
about he being followed
by his enemies
which didn’t distract
him
from his commitment.
His wife always feared
for his life
she visited temples and
offered oblations on behalf
of him
and spent sleepless nights
for his safe return after
duty.
Sitting in the portico
enjoying dancing shadows
on the wall
which looked like tableauxs
and watching rustling leaves of trees.
The cool wind embracing her
couldn’t cool her mind though.
One day the dancing
shadows vanished abruptly
the sky turned dark and
cloudy
strong winds lashed fiercely
forcefully closed and opened
the windows and doors like
in a ghost house which
compelled her to go inside
from the portico
with pounding heart she
walked to and fro
lights went off unexpectedly
pushing her into
darkness
and she sensed the smell
of death……and
went out of her senses as time ticked away
ran out like a mad woman
with no destination in mind in
thick darkness.