Long after the sun’s set
I release a breath
of self-proclaimed misery
and let out
all those dreams
that couldn’t be true
I let out a breath
of restless hope
as I prepare myself
for the scarce crumbs of comfort
that night brings on
will I be
in your arms again
and cry a river, eventually
with every drop confessing
my undying love for you?
and then I shall sleep like a babe
wrapped in your promises
knowing the world
couldn’t harm me
while I’m at the heart of
all your affections
And as dawn rides on fresh wings
I take the last breath
of despair
until absurdity washes off
and bid my naïve self goodbye
the era of wistfulness is over
but this knot in my heart
is here to stay
Asha Seth 