Mahathi lives and writes in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Awakened
By Mahathi

Before his wide-open eyes
the world melted down
like a dream!
. . . watched impassive
the last molten drops
of myth and mirage
dribble down
into the empty darkness
and closed his eyes . . .
a thousand bells rang
and a million Suns flashed . . .
he awoke!