Firoze Shakir Poet - Frozen Time

Sunday, October 10, 2010

101010

101010, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

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ten ten ten
three bald men
zealous zest
zenitude and zen
10 10 10
now and then
the click of mouse
greater than the sword
mightier than the pen
the camera dependent
on the human mind
shiva's third eye as lens
what is wisdom
on a ducks posterior
without common sense
the flesh was willing
the soul was tense
caught in the throes
of karmic suspense
a corridor dark and dense
in the soul of a full stop
lies an entire sentence
101010
the world
is a mirage
of good and bad men
100 ton chicken
big fat hen
bloggers are
supercharged
human as compared
to robotic newsmen
pedantic pompous
pathetic pedagogic
pedestrian pressmen

The Feel of The Ganges In Mumbai

The Feel of The Ganges In Mumbai, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

The Ubiquitous Barbers Of Banganga Tank

The Ubiquitous Barbers Of Banganga Tank, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

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some of them may or may not
be barbers it is hard to believe
get yourself bald for a ritual
of religious tonsure
on pitru paksha day or
come to grieve
on the banks of
the banganga tank
with dry ritual leaves
prayers chants
as the pandit drones
mantras he weaves
a shining pate
bare bodied
in langots
desi briefs
the devotee
offers his ancestors
spiritual relief
hope and hindutva
a message of peace
hope harmony humanity
humility as motif
a day before
navratri memories
sweet and brief
a muslim photo
blogger captures
elusive eternity
a reluctant photo thief