Is the world too much with me

Is the world too much with me?
The world shall consume me,
As it is,
Crucks of my existence to seize,
My deranged thoughts remain,
The color pallet is just & pale,
Somewhat dark and grey,
The scent of flowers subtly fades,
Shallow sounds, shrieking Whines,
My eyes, nose, and ears melt away.

– Ashlesh Chhabra, Bengaluru, Karnataka,
India
Writers’ Association, Kristu Jayanti
College, Autonomous Bengaluru,
Karnataka, India, encourages students to
express themselves creatively and
critically through literature.