Shakti Chattopadhay Poems

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1.
Abani, Are You Home?

Abani, are you home?
The neighbourhood lies in sleep with doors closed
But I keep hearing the night knocking at my door,
'Abani, are you home? '
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2.
I Can Go, But Why Shall I?

I think, I will rather turn back
So long,
I have smeared so much soot in my hands
Never thought of you as you are -
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3.
Otherwise Why Should You Be Human

A group of mud-smeared dark boys

Their loin-clothes raised above their knees
Excitedly catching fish, as they plunge into the water
Beside the ankle-high ridge in the middle of the pool.
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4.
The Key

Till this day here lies with me
Lost long ago, your dearest key
You open still that chest of yours?
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5.
Walks Behind, Remains Remote

He walks behind me, from a polite distance,
Keeping his eye on me. I try to hide in a crowd;
He pretends his mind is elsewhere, or, at best,
He looks as if he is fooled and separates himself.
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