Rupam Dutta
The universe is but a mirage
A puzzle, a mistake
Crafted by restless atoms of the cosmos
Weaving tales of twilight, of night and daybreak
Time, a creature both alluring and sly
Luring like sweet candy
Yet suffocating like quicksand
Here, our very essence dwindles
Like valiant warriors in a forgotten war
Distant gods, their silence echoing loud
As we grapple with our questions
Dark scales weigh in the obsidian night
Weighing things that flee the day
Echoes of past conversations, ancient and cold
Where tales dim and realities come to light
Gravity, potent and unwavering
Bares its teeth in relentless pull
Drawing spirits to the earth's core
A grip devoid of comfort, a relentless lull
Onward we wander, aimlessly
Paths shrouded in mystery
Time, the puppeteer, sets its trap
A web of queries, a labyrinth of memories
The end arrives not with a thunderous roar
But in a fleeting, subtle and unbound
A passing glance between transient souls
Amidst fleeting instants, the universe's sigh
A muted conclusion beneath the endless sky
No grandeur, no spectacle
Just a somber finale asking –
Where does it all begin?
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Rupam Dutta
is a poet and scriptwriter, hailing from Dibrugarh and currently residing in Guwahati. His portfolio encompasses numerous screenplays for Assamese TV series and short films, including the screenplay for the 2012 Assamese film 'Rowd,'. A recent highlight is his short film 'My Brother Dipu,' directed by Ryan Mehran, which received official selections at the NAFCo Film Festival Series (USA, 2020), and the Lift-Off Sessions (UK, 2020). His published works include the poetry collections 'Pragmatic Mirages' and 'Blank Pages,' while his upcoming projects involve the poetry collection 'Bits and Pieces' and his debut novel, 'The Chaos Theory'.
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