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Glory Unkept: A Poem For The Kolkata Rape And Murder Victim

The horrific rape and murder at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College has left a mark on the nation's conscience. In light of the tragedy, Bhaskar Roy pens a poem for the victim.

Wrapped in mist and wet light

the flower blooms promisingly,

by afternoon it talks of glory,

its healing colours and curing smell.

When the demons descend in the dark

evil scorpions and vicious serpents

pour venom into the flower, it drops down, gnawed and cankered,

Its promise of glory unkept

(Bhaskar Roy is the author of FIFTY YEAR ROAD; his new novel, BORDER CROSSERS is coming out shortly.)

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