Mister Kem, My Conscience

Afraid I'm of that life's lone ranger, That familiar figure, a stranger still, And oft a dog in my life's manger, A caution signal and a bitter pill! Oft hijacking my creature joys, First to doubt my ego's motive, Its veto a vital votive, It robbed me fun from trinkets, toys. Forcing me to see when I fail To see; prowls, punctures puffed-up pride, A top-dog, it wags wicked tail, Friend he's philosopher and guide. And if today I'm what I am, No mean thanks to his quibbling Kem1. ____________________________________________ Kem in Gujarati means why or how, indicating a questioning attitude. Here it alludes to one's conscience. ____________________________________________ Sonnets | 06.06.07 |