An Indian
caught between
time and space
he is dreaming
of better days
that were
solemnly
promised
in the election
manifesto
now bluntly
erased
is he a Hindu
or a harried
Muslim
who is he
lying prostrate
is he crazed
why is he
protesting in
silence was he
betrayed
his agonizing
angst his hopes
razed why not
auction him to
clean the Ganges
earn more goodwill
earn more praise
but will he fetch
4.31 crore like
a used monogrammed
suit ..he seems dazed
but not amazed
