Poetry

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By

Animesh Das

C/O Society

Have you noticed how every pair of eyes turns to her,

When she enters the staff room?

Yes. I am talking about our new colleague, Mrs. Roy.

Don’t you know she is a widower?

I don’t understand why she uses so much makeup,

And just look at her choice of dresses! Good heavens!

Tell me Mrs. Bagchi

Am I wrong if I am saying so?

After all, a widow should know her limits.

These are all traps you see,

Beautiful ladies are not trustworthy.

Animesh Das

Animesh Das is currently pursuing his master’s degree in English Literature from Guru Ghasidas Central University, Chhattisgarh, India. His research papers, poems and fictions have been published in many International journals and magazines like The Criterion Journal, The Galaxy Journal, The New Ink Review, Ad Hoc Fiction, 121 Words, Campus Link etc. Apart from writing he has a penchant for music and recitation. His areas of interest include Postmodern Literature, Indian Diaspora Studies and Gender Studies.He can reached at [email protected]