A tinge of melancholy
On his visage, I see.
Worried perhaps,
at the future,
Yet to unfold?
He sees a few men
Armed with saws and cutters.
Cutting down a nearby tree!
On their face, not a shade of worry.
He looks on, perplexed,
unable to comprehend,
the need for causing this damage!
“Are they fools, can’t they see?
They are destroying the home
Of the little bird and her family?”
He is sad, a trifle afraid.
In his mind, a query rises.
“Would my home be next?
A fate similar, for us awaits?”
Written in response to Sadje picture prompt #Whatdoyousee 41
What do you see # 41 – 3 August 2020
Poetry Copyright @ Goutam Dutta
Sad but true poem. Good work.
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Thank you. Am happy that this strikes a chord in your heart.
It is true,more so probably in the more populous countries like mine; The Mindless felling of trees is causing a serious problem to the biodiversity.
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It’s a tragic reality all over the world. I felt it too.
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Thank you.
Sad but yes, you are right. The degree may vary from one country to another but in general the phenomenon continues.
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I hope that his/ her home is spared. This is a sad reality of life. Thanks for joining in the challenge Goutam
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The pleasure is mine.
Thank you for that thought provoking picture!
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🙏🙏🙏
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This is lovely. Definitely made me pause and think, and really feel the emotion of the speaker.
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Hi Shruti! Am happy to have succeeded in stirring your thoughts. 🙏😊
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Sad reality well portrayed!
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Thank you so much!
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Good take on the sad reality of today Goutam!
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Thanks Radhika! Am glad that you liked my writing and felt it was in sync with the prompt.
🙂
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Wonderful take on the prompt reflecting on the dark side of life.
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Thank you so much. Your words of encouragement make me so happy!
🙂
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