Love's fade,

insipid glade.

labored heave,

flaccid peeve.

Wax precess.

Wane recess.

Moldy sheaves.

Scattered leaves.

Stark glance,

looks askance.

Nebulous eyes,

hiding lies,

Timeless tales;

burdened wails.

Original

saadat tahir

(Islamabad)

(Aug 26, 2009)