Modern Sati

Modern Sati

A Poem by Linda alexander

A pyre of fire impatiently waiting for victims 
A group ready for the show voluntarily or not
Innocents victims are walking towards the pyre
The flush is burning and screams fill the air

They were pushed to the very center of the fire
Yes this way victims will be burnt to death while alive
Wow! they sacrificed themselves for the betterment of values
"Hey murderers, is it the modern sati ? "some one shouted

© 2017 Linda alexander


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Linda, this one is very strong and disturbing. Excellently worded, though. Fire can be a proving ground, a purification, or just a horrible way to die. One small thing, though. Last line could be improved by adding a comma after Hey Murderers, and quotes around "Hey murderers, is it the modern sati?" Someone shouted. but otherwise, really really good. Thank you.


Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Linda alexander

9 Years Ago

Thanks a lot for reading and kind words, am so glad to be around all of you, take care



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What a horrifying scene you paint with your words in this one. Vivid imagery. Lydi**

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Linda alexander

9 Years Ago

Thanks a lot for the visit and kind words
Linda, this one is very strong and disturbing. Excellently worded, though. Fire can be a proving ground, a purification, or just a horrible way to die. One small thing, though. Last line could be improved by adding a comma after Hey Murderers, and quotes around "Hey murderers, is it the modern sati?" Someone shouted. but otherwise, really really good. Thank you.


Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Linda alexander

9 Years Ago

Thanks a lot for reading and kind words, am so glad to be around all of you, take care
many have sacrificed themselves for the sake of others...for the betterment...it is a sad truth that these sacrifices are necessary....needs a bit of editing, but well chosen words to convey this concept.

j.

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Linda alexander

9 Years Ago

Thanks a lot for the visit and review, I will edit little more later, take care

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Added on August 24, 2015
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Linda alexander
Linda alexander

New Hyde Park, NY



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I am a pediatric nurse working in pediatrics last nineteen years by profession, am the hero of my spouse at least that is what I believe, have two young adults as children. I can write without proper .. more..

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