Under The Flamboyant Judas Tree Poem by nimal dunuhinga

Under The Flamboyant Judas Tree

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In my knotty dream I asked him; 'Are you Judas Iscariot who betrayed the Christ? '
He became silent and offered me a Tightrope.
I said ' I was a sailor.'
'That I know; You must have a thorough knowledge of knots.'
'Fairly Sir.'
'Then show me the Running Bowline which I used to hanged myself and you resemble my brother James.'
This nightmare could be an Omen.
Our few relatives live among us here and once a threat to our lives.
I think of my poor Mom's advise of bad dreams.
'Hey! My loving children as soon as you wake up go to a faucet
And open it, evil runs as water flows when you think of the nightmare.'

* The Buddha analyzed Life is full of knots, inside as same as outside, when you loosen one then turns into another knot.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Alison Cassidy 20 February 2009

Thought provoking title and the poem is full of mystery and a mix of Buddhist and biblical history. You tantalize the reader with your images, Nimal - and your dreams. Your mother's advice sounds very sensible. Excellent poem. Love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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Sandra Fowler 11 February 2009

What a chilling reminder of the brevity of life. A very dark poem indeed.But very well written, Nimal. Wishing you better dreams. Always your friend, Sandra

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