'A Fair Lure' by Vikram Grewal 'Haraf'

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A Fair Lure

-Vikram Grewal 'Haraf'

S-U-C-C-E-S-S is freedom 

from repetition.

Always almost there

But never there yet.

A pursuit depending 

Constantly on consonants.

A caged victory 

Cursed into a loop,

With recurring S's and C's

Resting on two vowels.

It wishes to be more stable,

Buttressed by broader letters.

Held by three or four vowels,

With no repetition ofcourse!

If only it were spelled:

F-A-I-L-U-R-E.

Comments

Anonymous said…
A nice word play, just like the success.......
March 6, 2025 at 11:37 PM
CUB said…
Beautiful
March 7, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Jyoti Meena said…
This poem is a phenomenal symphony of language. The craftsmanship with which you have intertwined the strands of ambition and that slippery nature of success is truly breathtaking. This depicts that you have taken the time to recognize the experiences we all gather when it comes to success and failure. That last twist, the one where you make the secret wish to be failure- it is genius, a deeper level comment on people's obsession with success. I hope I got it right?
March 8, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Anonymous said…
Been curious about the reason behind the name Besan ka Halwa. Is there a story behind it? Would love to know!
March 10, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Sufi soul said…
"When you get there, there is no there, there.
- Gertrude Stein
March 11, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Nikhil Yadav said…
Real nice, reminded me a bit of Bertrand Russel vibe .
March 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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