Starless winter night, the cold, dark waters –
a boat floats mid river, away from the travellers.
Waiting, clueless, at the misty harbour,
the Boatman takes off his red-stained sweater.
Aghast and afraid he pulls it closer,
rendered doubtless and faint by his sniffer.
At a distance a murmuring crowd draws together –
the Boatman struggles to see by the light of their glowing tapers.
He goads his trembling feet to take him further,
the chaos, the screams, the commotion to discover.
A foreboding in his heart as he walks past the border
of the multitude of tiny blood-red flowers,
and sees the drowned – now rescued cadaver,
of the mother of the wronged and hatless, solitary smoker.
© Isha Garg
Well written
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Thank you, Vaishali!
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The tale of intrigue goes on, with promise for more.
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Smiles and rubs hands together, gleefully! Hehehe
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Ah.. now what a lovely image this is, of the gleeful pretty poet, a stark contrast with the tale on display 😀
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What if I displayed the image of the mind – blood and gore and silver daggers! Hahaha. Thankyou!
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That will be a sight indeed 😀
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Hahaha 😀😛
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when is the next part getting published
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Soon.. Stay tuned!
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We readers need more Ishaisms, everyday!
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What about readers of ESP rambles? Don’t they deserve a new post? 😱
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They are being forced to read old posts 😀
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Hahaha. Those who’ve done that can only wait now.
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Hehe the flip side of being a fan of the less prolific. Btw what do you want to read, poetry, prose, fiction..
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Oh I get choices! You write impeccably so any genre will do!
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Fascinating. I love your stories in poetry ❤️
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I’m glad! Thank you Shantanu! 😇
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My pleasure
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😊
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Another intriguing tale! A welcomed addition to the series! As always…. so well written!
You never cease to amaze us with your incredible talent! 💙
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Patty you’re always so kind in your appreciation, I’m filled with gratitude! Thank you so much. I value your comments, especially since I love your poetic stories ❤😍
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Intriguing and haunting. The dark tale continues. Silver dagger’s fan asking for more.❤️
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Fifth part is coming soon, silver dagger’s fan ❤ Thank-you 😊
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Eyes on your post and pop corn in hands. 😁 ❤️
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How sweet! Haha. thank you Sameera! ❤
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Beautifully written!
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Thank-you Malcolm 😊
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As always my pleasure!
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😊
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Powerful finale. Bravo. You did it again,.
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Thank you very much, Drew! 😊
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You are an excellent storyteller dear friend! ☺❤
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Thank-you Walt 🙌💛
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My pleasure Isha 🙂 ❤
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So intriguing…. penned like in a film…
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Oh that’ll be one of my favourite comments of all time 🙌 Thank you so much, B ❤
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My pleasure dearest 🤗🤗🤗
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Hey! I nominated you for the Mystery Blogger Award! Here’s the link – https://emptyverseblog.wordpress.com/2018/06/26/i-got-nominated-3/
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Congratulations, Mayuri! I adore your blog and am so glad it’s nominated 👏 ❤
Also, a heartfelt thanks for nominating me. I’m so touched with your sweet gesture❤ Unfortunately, I’ve decided not to do any more award posts, having had some terrible spam issues in the past two instances that I did. I’m looking forward to reading your post as soon as I can 😊 Keep up the amazing work!
Congratulations once again, Mystery Blogger 😎
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Thank you, you’re absolutely welcome and no problem! Haha
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I now officially have a gut ache! Partially because I missed this post (spring narcolepsy no doubt brought on my aromatic lilac blooms), and there is a cadaver!
Eeek…. yet such a gripping instalment before sleep! Now I have to go gaze at one of your calming doodles! I so enjoy your variety of posts my dear friend. ❤
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I read your comments longer than I should because they’re SO good! ❤
It’s so weird I didn’t realise you missed this one! I would have sent it to you! 😞
Sorry for the cadaver hehehe. All for the sake of literature. 😏
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Something you may not know about me is that I have a deep aversion to lifefree bodies. Birds. Bugs. You name it.
When I used to have cable I would change channels quickly if there was a CSI type show.
It’s a testament to how much I enjoy your writing madam …that I will overlook the minor (dead body) detail! 😉 A very gripping tale unfolds!
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Ah yes I remember us having talked about this once… Well, I will try my best to avoid any more gruesome plot twists hehehe, but I find I can’t rein the artistic demon and sometimes have no control over what and how I write.. 😛
Also, I hate those shows too, they’re unbearable to me. Even in books, although I can read general accounts on the horrifying, I find it difficult to read the gory details!
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No no …. don’t avoid anything that naturally emerges when your creativity storms the fortress like a battering ram! I’ll just cover my eyes…ever so momentarily 😊
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Hahaha.. ‘Like a battering ram’ – I am really enjoying your level 2 humour. Effect of the mountains, I’m sure!
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Oh if only my quips would convert into some solid writing. I wrote a very peculiar piece yesterday. Barely recognized it 😂
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That’s the mountain facet of you! Can’t wait to read 🙌😍
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Sending chocolates to relieve gut ache. ❤
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Hehe! Bless your cotton socks 🤗
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Always love it when you say that hahaha
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It is beautifully written.🤗
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Thank you so much, Amartya!
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You are welcome.😊🤗
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Interesting! Hmmm.
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Thank you Rishu 😄
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Welcome! 😊
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https://ishaisms.wordpress.com/2018/07/22/the-boatman-and-the-reminder/
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Good job
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Thank you!
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I hope that isn’t the end! I seek revenge
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Not the end! Thanks for reading it with such dedication 🙂
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I’m glad! And don’t thank me, it is a pleasure reading anything you pen.
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