The Prey and the Prayer


Judges do not kill,
And killers don't think.
Today 

Killers are judges.


We're here to feel the breeze and smile
And stand in a line to get snapped
A sacrificial goat then comes
To leave us emotionally wrapped!


Vast greens snowy Whites
Could have been my resting ground
Ruined by devotion


Shorn of my coat
as shorn of my being
What has this life begot?
One that's strewn as dust


Let the festivities begin!
Lo behold! Here comes the sword
and as we pray to the Goddess of Spring and birth
The blood of this beast shall quench the thirst!


I walked a little, searched some more
a little under or up the mellow
My eyes still search but my limbs are fallow
Ma, where did you go?

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Comments

*Dark Angel* said…
Beautiful photography, and awesome writings :)
Arvind Passey said…
It is dark.
It is beautiful.

The pictures freeze you with their chilling message... and warm you with the talent that oozes out of them.

The texts/poetry add to the mood there...


Arvind Passey
www.passey.info
Arvind Passey said…
The post is dark.
The post is beautiful.

The pictures freeze you with their chilling message... and warm you with the talent that oozes out of them.

The texts/poetry add to the mood there...


Arvind Passey
www.passey.info
Anonymous said…
Beautiful...
Mayuri said…
It aches to read nd see what this shows....beautifully done...
good one! Is it Dey's voice ??
Vaisakhi said…
i like the theme...i really m a non bali believer...n the 1st pic was the best....nice job...best of luck 4 the contest...:)
PRIYANKA DEY said…
This looks even more wonderful now!
:)
Love the video!

Very well done my friend!
This one is a winner!
Bets wishes!
Unknown said…
Classic..! All the best ~
Innovative, dark and beautiful!!!! Your poetry compliments the pictures - the perfect combo!!! Best wishes to you!!!

Someone is Special
Anonymous said…
The fourth click was the best! I loved the way you depicted death without actually showing blood. Great work!

Best wishes from Kolkata Knight Writers. :)
Nan said…
wonderful art n emotions depicted! great work Vj Sharma. All the best!! :)
N.S.Kirti said…
Very poignant and touching. I loved this haiku especially
"Vast greens snowy Whites
Could have been my resting ground
Ruined by devotion"
All the best to you :)
Aabha said…
The Black and white pics are always arresting.

A nice melange , woven with poetry.

A gr8 Post. The very best for the competition!
Akanksha said…
I just loved the message in ur pictures...sad but true! All the best!
sibi said…
Lamb is scared; yet ready for the sacrifice. Everlasting love. And the bloodshed to clean the greedy, nasty, violent world!
Thanks All !!!

But finally this entry became very controversial due to some confusion and competitive atmosphere...

@ The Solitary Writer - Yes, it's Dey's voice...
where is this......hauntingly beautiful!!

http://sushmita-smile.blogspot.in
Vinod Madhok said…
Beautiful images!!!
Vinod Madhok said…
Beautiful images!!!
Sushmita - These are from a village temple in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. Temple is popularly known as 'Pashakot Temple' near Barot.

Thanks Vinod !
Sushmita - These are from a village temple in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. Temple is popularly known as 'Pashakot Temple' near Barot.

Thanks Vinod !

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