TERRACE

You came for such a brief time

During my prime

To rekindle love

And save an accursed life,

When there was dark all around

The moon had gone away,

Stars too were home bound

But you were the only ray;

You said, “Don’t chase that mirage,

Love me

Believe me

And feel here my real craze.”

But I was a falling star then

Breaking into pieces;

Hurt by Sun’s disaffection,

Into dust and  hisses ;

I was proud enough

Not to take you to my arms

I had the false pride of a lover

To say ‘no’ to your  charms.

Now as I think of you

Rays revive in me your sweet face

And with the moon in hand

You  oft’ descend to my  lonely terrace.

Comp. n copy right : saroj k. padhi

05/11/14