The Old Man
After cremation everyone returned
To their respective destination.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. The neighborhood was desolate
And jackals were howling nearby.
Wiping off bloodstains on the wall
Mumbling was the solitary old man.
Keeping awake
Even keeping awake
Is a religion.
Masud Mahmood is a professor (retd) of English at Chittagong University. He is also a poet and translator.
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