09 October 2024

Sanitization of Words

The moon needn't be in
The poems today.
The bulb in the room
Often feels betrayed.

The swish of cool breeze 
Needn't hail heavy,
The ceiling fan between 
The speed of 2-3 asks 

How does it matter..
If Americans can't catch 
That reference?

Bring in that shabby pillow,
Your bag and socks.
The bucket too wants 
To be hosted here.

The first time someone 
Debuted a TV in verses, 
Victorian era poetry
Felt utterly betrayed.

So bring in your 
Dirty underwear today.
There needn't be any
Rules.

Sanitization of words
Is just pretense.

If your toothbrush hasn't 
Made an entry yet.
Your poetic exploration 
Hasn't been enough.