Self-examination goads me
to ford through
the lentic corridors of grief.
Self-centeredness of sorrow
generates heroic makeup.
Many sparkle in its scrutiny.
Is this why a popinjay
exhibits its mannerisms?
Assessing its act or attitude
requires no purposefulness.
Let us play down puffery.
A poindexter itches for our indulgence.
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Sanjeev Sethi
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Sanjeev Sethi has authored eight books of poetry, his latest being Legato Without a Lisp (CLASSIX, an imprint of Hawakal, New Delhi, September 2024). His poetry has been published in over thirty-five countries and has appeared in more than 500 journals, anthologies, and online literary venues. He lives in Mumbai, India.
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