REST IN PEACE*
Like
a moth thirsting for flame
He
yearned for a female-mould
Abdominoplasty
And
hormone replacement over
He
defied the world
How
boldly he celebrated
His
alternate sexuality
In
the characters of his latest films
He
enjoyed gender fluidity
But
the mortal frame
Would
not bear with the mess up
He
lusted for life
Journey
from femininity to androgyny
Ended
abruptly
*this
is in remembrance of Rituparno Ghosh,
the
noted and gifted Bengali film maker who
passed
away on May 30, 2013.
Posted for Poetry Pantry @ Poets United
may they rest in peace...
ReplyDeleteand have finally found contentment in who they are....
Now I am curious about his death...if it was natural or occurred by some other means. I am not familiar with him, but it sounds like he made some excellent films. And yes, as Brian said, may he rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteThough Rituparno's death was natural following a massive heart attack complications from hormone treatments might have aggravated the situation...we were all shocked at his untimely demise at only 49.
DeleteThanks for the explanation, Sumana. 49 is way too young to die....
DeleteGreat tribute, Sumana! How sad that he died so young (I am 49 too)!
ReplyDeleteSumana,
ReplyDeleteA very nice form of bio-tribute to this very young man. Death arrived too soon for his age..
Eileen
Indian cinema will miss him. All were shocked by his sudden death. But then life goes on.
ReplyDeleteA sensible, truthful and mature tribute. Well-penned.
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may he rest in peace. Indian cinema will surely miss him.
ReplyDelete(i am always learning something new from your blog.)
May he rest in peace & may he find true contentment in the company of our creator. Smiles.
ReplyDeleteI am not familiar with this person but his life story as you convey it sounds both bold and heart-breaking. I hope he has found peace.
ReplyDeleteThe clear, objective voice in this piece makes it all the more powerful. A very good write.
ReplyDeleteI also am unfamiliar with him. By reading your poem I gather his "search" is what in the end claimed his life. So sad...my sympathies to the sorrowing.
ReplyDeleteGreat tribute to the director Sumana ! you've perfectly painted his pains and pathos !
ReplyDeleteThe way you have written his journey can be applied to other stars, as well, who struggled with their identities and were not able to outlast the pain. Gone too soon. Wonderfully written.
ReplyDeleteSo sad his journey ended too soon...so many struggle with who they are in flesh that denies it....
ReplyDeleteSounds like he had a hard path in life, but he was strong to follow his own heart.
ReplyDeleteSo sad to know that such a gifted and talented young person died ~
ReplyDeleteWhat a journey he must have had ~
Such a compassionate and loving tribute. A quest for gender fluidity . . . nice description and it seems he had a fine journey.
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