A Drunkard's Tale

Pankaj Karna
Austin, TX USA

A Drunkard's Tale

i go to a bar and drink

and drink and drink all night
then i come out to think
and on me, the stars light

they see how i am here
in these filthy lanes
and blink everytime i stare
with eyes full of complains

they say my mom sees
that i am lost and gone
she sits on her knees
and asks 'how's my son?'

if you see her next time
comfort her o' lords
show her your brightest shine
and tell her my words:

mamu,
i shine like these stars
and smile like the moon
let me cross these bars
and i'll come back soon :)