Pause

Walking in the city on winter nights is yet another interesting experience Dhaka has to offer. Behind the blaring, hooting traffic hides a different night.

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Pause

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Red lights behind and north,

a pause between thoughts,

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night sounds walk on

while engines hooting  fade away.

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In the dark eye

bicycles whoosh past,

weary workers, burdened students

exhale, hold,

inhale, the night shift.

Low voices; stars are there

below street lamps,

reflecting in dark water.

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Lights turn green, engines

roar and gears shift.

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Night cuts to  

bright, blaring action.

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4 thoughts on “Pause

  1. I have to get out that time, alone, in the middle of the night, walking, and experiencing all this! I the early morning bird. Hm, I think I bring Ashok along to share!

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