In crime he was my partner
Of desire for luxuries
We traveled far and near
Scamming the unsuspecting
Till I got caught
…….. Betrayal!
Four years later
Credit to good behavior
I searched for those
Who owed me one
Predictably they obliged
Indiscreet he had been
Leaving trails to be seen
At a distance, there he was
…….. Exposed!
Complacent, distracted
Forgot whom he mentored
Recalling every lesson
Covering every angle
Blended into the veil
Underneath every radar
Like I never existed
Persisted, though prepared
Held back till the hour was right
At its best when served cold
…….. Revenge!
~there comes a time
when the student
becomes a master
of the game~
(For the one who will be Master of the Game)
SONYA KASSAM 
The underlying menace is so palpable… beautifully written…
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Thank you :-)
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wonderful experiment, each story ending with its title and the whole story ended with a powerful punch line it read like a Chekov and Maupassant ending!
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I appreciate your comments Akhtar sahib.
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It’s a great read, this ‘different’, story narration. Love the way you end it.
Great work. Hope you write more soul-stirring, uplifting, experimental, and all other kinds of poetry this year. :)
Take care!
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Thank you so much mj. Your words of encouragement are like blessings.
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Greetings,
Wonderful story/poem!
All good wishes,
robert
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Thanks a lot Robert. Though it is difficult, I like to tell a story through my poem.
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You are such a wonderful writer, poet. The thought alive within your poem would make such an outstanding book. You have that touch and its because of all your life has been through. It surely helped to make you blossom. Hugs and blessings!
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Thank you for your lovely comments Wendell. You are quite right, life experiences have shaped my thoughts. Received with gratitude hugs and blessings.
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Thank you Sonya,it’s a wonderful poem.
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Thank you Ranu, I wanted to do something a little different.
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