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Auction of my Heart

(He entered da Auction-room. a bare-footed, untidy-casual young man. When he stepped on the stage, bidders start whispering among themselves. Suddenly breaking his silence, Slowly he starts Reciting da Lines… ) 

Tonight,

I would like to auction ma Heart

Yes, My own Pulsating Heart,

What is -

Stupid, because of its foolishness.

Idiot, for its sky long day-dreaming

And obstinate...

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