Self-Denial

by Priyanka Dey

Brave words
So easy to say
Than be done, "self-denial"
An overdue of conscious effort.

But,
How long does one go on?
Faking every waking moment.
Slow decay seems like "lead".

The stench, sometimes
Reminds of the residue
Is it "life" crying out?
Or some shapeless shadows?

Finality of things
Scares the "HELL"
Of been alive
And not living enough.

Deny and deny till one drops dead......