Straightforward Poem by Udaya Pant

I was flabbergasted
At her straightforwardness

Stretching her arms at me
She spoke in her sweet voice,
Now stop-thinking every thing!
Come and perform your duty,
Surrender yourself before me!

On my hesitation and helplessness
She almost reassured me
I understand your paradox,
But I am afraid, my dear!
I am sold to my nature

I do not have the tendency
To speak equivocal things
Nor shall I become the reason
For your mirage or the dream
My virtue is to fearlessly speak,
Straightforward and only truth
You may find it bitter and rough

People know me as DEATH!