Jeewan Ramlugun
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No tell-tale smoke can there be
without a fire,
a fearful augury.
An elaborate or makeshift pyre
signifying the end’s end
saddens, yet inflames
no sentiment, provided
there is no animus.
But noxiousness piling
up in the air, from indiscretion,
from careless acts, verging
on criminality, knowingly or not, can
and does raise the temper
of earth’s anger exceedingly.
The trapped heat of vehemence
unleashed randomly, sadly
causes much chaos and loss
and immeasurable harm.
Whether fire precedes smoke
or acrid smoke precedes fire,
the latter does take
its toll with consequences dire.