S.D. TIWARI - Red fort

Built the cage
to shield, despot;
dictatorship flourished
in puddle of sweat and blood

Needed protection, stone walls themselves
for gems embedded to enhance ruler's prestige
Audience watched two eyes in hope of justice

Looking for the light
lost many, in darkness of nights

S.D. TIWARI

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