Saturday, August 17, 2013

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Rating: 5.0

In the shifting shadows of lantern light
her hollow contours become yet more pronounced
against the pitch darkness of the impatient man
as he advances she struggles with the suffocating stench
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Dr Tapan Kumar Pradhan
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Patricia Grantham 11 November 2013

A very captivating poem yet vaguely disturbing. So much degradation and and depreciation of the human existence. People trying to survive for just a few pennies. Quite an eye opener! Well done.

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Prem Surya Kumar 21 August 2013

Absolutely fabulous. One of the best ever poems I have read in poem hunter. Unique and unforgetable imagery. Congrats.

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Pradip Chattopadhyay 17 August 2013

a vivid portrayal of the poverty-induced dehumanization! a wonderful read.

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Geetha Jayakumar 17 August 2013

Wow. Wonderful write.. Yes, poverty can lead to anywhere..just for a mere of Rs.40...This poem is so well expressed..Loved reading it.

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Dr Tapan Kumar Pradhan

Dr Tapan Kumar Pradhan

Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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