Am I A Mannequin? Poem by Sambidhan Acharya

Am I A Mannequin?

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When, I was young but, useless,
I use to look at those mannequins in the market,
Standing still and posing the clothes that its masters make it wear,
Then, I would see myself,
And see that I even haven't learned to stand in my legs,
So, I am wearing the clothes that I am bought to wear,
Then, I would look mannequin and me
And gaze both wondering who is who?

I am a chairman today, in a big company,
Again I go to the shop,
I could see those mannequins in different place,
It changes its position as per masters will,
Family, friends and my other relatives are using my power,
I am being commanded by them,
Today again I find I am the same,
And stare at mannequin and me and think who is who?

Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Topic(s) of this poem: relatives
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Roman Hazka 20 July 2012

The corelation of the poet's situtation and mannequin is exemplary. Sublimity in simplicity. Great one

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Menash Shrestha 21 August 2011

So simple flow of language yet laden with imagery. Tells the pity of youths in our country.

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Menash Shrestha 21 August 2011

So simple flow of language yet laden with imagery. Tells the pity of youths in our country.

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Lawrence S. Pertillar 11 April 2006

I 'GET IT! This poem represents so many who feel they have achieved only to feed the expectations of others! I like this poem. L

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