Shackled Angel

Have you seen a fallen angel?
A divine soul and celestial figure,
All muddled in this material world,
Inked and poisoned by the supremacy,
Demeaned and disgraced by sovereignty.
With utmost power and tyranny.
They rip her wings off forcibly,
Blackens them with disregard and insolence.
Those cold blooded reptiles,
Creeps on her body, snaps with their fangs
Everywhere, with dreadful avarice.
They keep her in a birdcage,
With gold bars and shackles.
But, the spirit in her never dies, 
The body gets hurt but not the soul,
Shackled angel, mortal yet ceaseless.
Shackled angel, fettered yet alive.

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  1. This was very deep rooted and inspiring for all women.. thanks fr sharing dear :)

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    1. Thank you so much for your love and encouragement, Natasha :)

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  2. Opurbo! this is mindblowing Shayan! I think i just wrote under one of your reviews that you write very well :D ...See! I had that inkling just by reading your review post! very well written swetheart! <3 keep it up :*

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    1. Thanks a ton Shomi di. You encourage me with each and every word you say. Thanks for appreciating my work :)

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  3. Wow! Love the imagery... I can picture her in the cage.

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  4. Now this is what I call True Talent !!!!!

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  5. it's sad when society puts certain people in cages and robs them of all they are... and yet they hopefully won't manage to destroy their heart and soul... reminded me of Marie Durand whom they locked up in a tower because of what she believed in - she never gave up but on the contrary was a light for those around her...

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    1. I was totally unaware of this story. Thank you so much for sharing it with me. I too get hurt when certain people are dominated by the so called "who's who" of the society. Thank you for being here and appreciating my work :)

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  6. yes spirit is always willing and free....

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  7. i feel quite sad for the angle whose wings are torn from them....quite intense section there in the middle..
    not much of a life...but a life nonetheless

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  8. Whew, this is very evocative! A fallen angel, fettered yet alive, would be a sight one would long remember. Strong writing here, one which will stay with me.

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    1. Thank you so much for the lovely words Mary. I am glad to hear from you :)

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  9. You used brilliant images all throughout. Deep thoughts here. Keep it going. :)

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  10. A strong write, especially those closing lines......fettered yet alive........the journey so many make on this planet.

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  11. "Shackled angel, fettered yet alive" - I like the spirit and am glad her spirit never dies.

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  12. Whew! It is still rattling against the "gold bars" of my mind.
    :-)
    ZQ

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  13. Beautiful imagery. Inspiring poem. Bitter yet true.

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  14. very true! when the spirit refuses to die

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  15. Wow...lovely. ..u r v talented my dear..
    Beautiful :*

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  16. Very beautiful and a poignant piece, Sayantini...Loved it!

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    1. Thank you so much aunty. Glad you liked it :)

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  17. An evocative write. Glad the spirit of the shackled angel stayed alive, many give up hope...
    Anna :o]

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  18. enjoyed this and how it speaks to you, about you and inspirational to many who will read this.

    write on, mi amiga

    gracias for sharing

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  19. never underestimate an angel flying too close to the ground... Very nice!!!! I like this.... I like this a lot! I appreciate the gothic undertones as well as the light and the heavens. Thank you so much for sharing this post with me! I'm sorry it took so long for me to respond, but I'm gonna try to do better next time!

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