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SELF PORTRAIT
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On a strange and deep evening
I saw a wounded bird
Snoozing
On the wall’s rim
Its eyes bulging out
Tongue lolling
I had witnessed a similar scene
Earlier
I have a wretched memory
I don’t recall much
Unless
A new scene is a reminder
Of an old one
Then I remember it as
A familiar scene
The condition of the bird
Brought the image of a girl
I attempted to sketch on paper
But bird flew off
The girl became naked





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 Reviews of "SELF PORTRAIT"
Reviewed by Suzie Palmer
Reviewed on January 19, 2010
So very interesting Dear Aftab!!
This piece is highly visual... drawing the reader in... and your analogy of the bird to the girl is very clever!
Well done and Thank you for sharing!
With love,
Suzie xox :-D

Reviewed on September 1, 2006
It's funny how some birds and people appeals to some and not to others. Our inspirations come from many places. Good write.

Sandie Angel :o)

Reviewed on September 1, 2006
Wonderful poem. I loved your imagination and creativity in this one.


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