Amidst thoughts of escape, the earthquakes,
Merciless dominion, your sway never breaks.
You’re an arrow, piercing and severe,
Yet within the flames, sorrow’s chest does sear.
The southern Weapon, cloaked in stormy cloud,
From there, thunder booms, menacingly loud.
I approach, heart, trembling in my hand,
Before you, like a Fimble, I stand.
Your frown heralds waves of destruction,
Toppling crowns, causing deep introspection.
My ribs tremble, hands clutch at my chest,
Heart wrenched with turmoil, never at rest.
“Is there more to tear, to repel,
One final thunderbolt, before I bid farewell?”
With injury, a pause in the fray,
Yet no fear remains, it’s gone astray.
Once your thunder fueled my endeavor,
Now I see you, not as savior, but as clever.
With injury, your stature does fall,
Where’s my land, weathered by time’s call?
Today, you shrink, your might seems small,
Shame dissipates, no longer to enthrall.
No matter how old, how bold your stance,
You’re but a shadow, compared to Death’s dance.
“I am greater than Death,” I declare,
With this final assertion, I’ll repair.
Trijit Mukherjee
Author’s bio
Trijit Mukherjee embarked on his academic journey with graduation from Brahmananda Keshab Chandra College and then further honed his literary passion through postgraduate studies at the prestigious department of English, Bhairab Ganguly College, West Bengal State University. During his academic journey, he received prestigious awards for his outstanding achievements in the field. Trijit’s passion for writing has led him to explore a wide range of themes and styles in his poems and short stories. His works have been featured in reputable national and international e-magazines, including Indian Periodical, StoryMirror, Setu Bilingual, Ode to a Poetess, and more. His debut chapbook, titled “Life in an Aquarium” was published by Hawakal Prakashani in 2022.
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