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WHO AM I ?

Ms. Jocelyn Kunju John

The omnipresent I am,
taken to the eyes, lips and books.

Of those to whom I deeply owe
Are the same ones around the hook.

Originating from obscene and cor- Oh, how foolish of them to think
rupt conduct I bring them happiness and wealth

I dwell among them Little do they know I only reek of
They choose me, thinking I am Immorality and abstract ideas

right.

Atrociousness and righteousness I am only fond of
Often play hide and seek with each Crimson red liquid

other. Bruises, lies and disguise
I am the mightiest of all.

They let me be.
A part of me doesn’t feel great

But I ought not to pay attention.
As I need to live a life that await I dare you and you alone - the hu-

And I live among them as a parasite manity.
on the host. To come stop me, with all your

might
I would just witness you fail(laughs)

As I toss a glass of wine to myself
B’coz who am I?

I am pain and destruction,
The ‘C R I M E’.