Islands

by Pankajam K

Sitting on the same sofa
the couple chat through social media,
hunt comments, count likes.
Intimacy, a flat tyre,
dialogue, a seasonal fruit.

The lone kid sits next
lost in the world of animation.
Bonding for it, a bolt from the blue
affection, an unfastened gift.

Each netizen smiles to himself,
the hearty laughs go missing;
sincerity sits at the back
frankness, a currency not in use.

Dining table
the venue for family chats
lies dull and deserted.
Each one in their own world,
mutual understanding mislaid
sharing, an old calendar.

Houses turn into
islands of unknown inhabitants;
inmates, travelers in a coupe
without a common language.

31-Jan-2015

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Comments on this Poem

Thanks Shernaz for dropping in and your encouraging comment.

pankajam
04-Feb-2015 07:46 AM

You''ve depicted the modern day scenario well, Pankajam.

Shernaz
01-Feb-2015 11:04 AM

Thanks Chandra Mouli Sir and Malickji for your appreciation.

pankajam
01-Feb-2015 00:20 AM

Excellent portrayal of technology driven modern life.regards.

T.S.Chandra Mouli
31-Jan-2015 19:08 PM

A stark reality, the cementing love missing from day to day life. Thank you, Pankajam.

Kumarendra Mallick
31-Jan-2015 06:43 AM