Dina Nath Nadim

1916 – 1988 / Srinagar, Kashmir / India

A Lone Naked Poplar Stood Aloof

A lone naked poplar stood aloof,
there was a crowd of crows.
The leaves of a Chinar shook
and the children shouted: 'Caw'caw.'
The crows fled like the wind
and
the branches trembled.
The poplar looked all around
and
found itself alone.
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