Whom Do They Offend?
by Aamir Aziz

between flowers and the sun

and self annihilation

of sacred caterpillars,

in honour of the candle flame.

This lends due veneration

of light to my spirits,

but where should i seek this light

in these modern exploits?

Our pygmy stalwarts turn

all worshippers to their track,

every ignorant pilgrim

visits their furnished temples.

Aloof, stands the clayed cottage

of the dustman,

which shakes and cracks

with their boastful stares on every turn.

his eyes flush and his heart gushes with blood

at this difference, but mental peace

and satisfaction with his daily wages pacify him.

He knows the secrets of dust and decay

and the skills of Pioneer Potter, whose viceroy

he is, and in his vexat! ion lies His displeasure.

That is why I don't bow before these

nervous torch bearers, for love thrives on honesty,

purity and truth of each partner.