untimely death

 

i had a kitten

in my house always protesting

with sharp protestations

of the sharp teeth of her mother

carrying her from place to place

always looking

for better security, more wellness

for her tiny baby

strong assertions of the little

soon ended

with the untimely death

of my kitten

under the paws of a massive

American Mastiff

the pet

of my neighbour

henry victor      25.05.2007

a courageous chase

i was scarcely seven! i remember

my father, a soldier, a thunder

chasing a burglar sneaking to thieve

chicken in middle of moon lit night

in that unlit rural village

the following morning others strutted

my father’s foolhardiness

as i chanted his courage

and when my daughter was seven

the same drama unfolded, demanding

my heroic act! but miles away

in this excessively lit hamlet

and i, a frightened chicken, woke my wife

to let the crook know occupants awake

to switch on security lights; others beamed

my wisdom as i cogitated my cowardliness

© henry victor     04.04.2003

hope: merge with the large

money, always, easily slipped

through my fingers

lands that i tried to own also slid

quickly from my hand

the bed i slept in the night

someone else secretly

occupied in the day

the juvenile bird i cuddled

in my bosom

to give warm comfort and a nest

flew away to build her own

my remains too, soon

the fire will consume

leaving, perhaps, my soul

to merge with that larger soul

that welcomingly smiles

from behind the veil

© henry victor

fear and doubt

i gave my hand to take her

and together we built a home!

leaving her to make the fire

i went out to pick fruits, nuts
and more to cook
and a blanket to cover!

next morning, to go out

again to gather
i looked for my razor
only to learn another hand
in my absence, has removed
his facial hair
increasing also burden in my heart
sowing seeds of fear and doubt
to grow on my face!
 
henry victor     09.03.2014