A Lake to Remember

I came upon a pondered lake,

It took my breath away, 

I’m not a nature poet as such, 

But this one had me sway.

A still from a picture painting, 

Not a breeze to move a leaf, 

Yet gentle swirls did make the lake, 

Not disturbing it’s peace. 

I saw it mimic the trees and clouds, 

With every stroke and hue, 

The mountains holding hands they did, 

Beyond horizon’s view. 

Lost in its rippling charm, 

Living there I could, 

Gazing at it night and day, 

it sure would do me good. 

Alas my troubles brought me back, 

To the reality I own, 

Captured the moment to see in time, 

When needed a moment alone.

Circle of Friends

Every so now and then, 

Life takes us for a spin, 
To catch our breath we need some space, 
To keep us sane we need a place, 
Free from worry, come what may, 
A place to forget the troubles of the day. 
So comforting, so safe, we can freely share our fears
There is no judgement, we can easily let go our tears. 
Every time we meet, it’s like a Refresh button
All our worries are momentarily forgotten. 
I want to share my gratitude with each of you, 
For making me a part of your lives too. 
I thank thee God for my circle of friends, 
Whom I, will cherish till the very end.

I try to Smile

My heart is heavy and trembling cold, 
Its rhythmic beat loud in my ears, 
My lips quiver as I try to smile, 
Pushing away thoughts which bring me to tears.

That rhythm falters when you turn your gaze towards me, 
I await that familiar look,  a nod, your loving smile, 
I wait for your arms to open, your eyes into mine. 

You look at me… but your mind  is far away, 
Delved into your ambitious troubles, 
Figuring out through it all, a way. 
“I’m doing this for you”, he says,  
“To take care of you when I’m gone”. 

Then why am I grieving now,  when you’re still with me.. 
Craving for your touch, your attention, your love? 
In silence I’m watching you and I’m mourning, 
I’m mourning and grieving the loss of love,  laughter and romance. 

I need your happiness so I keep silent 
As I watch you,  I wait for it, days.... months turn into years,
For your contentment , your moment, your peace 
In your happiness lies mine, I try to smile. 

Like A Wilting Flower

Like a wilting flower lives,
Drooping day by day,

Trying to lift, trying to smile,

With nothing more to say…

The fragrance had left its body

The charm was next to go,

The poise and youth betrayed its soul,

Vibrant colors no more.

Watching people passing by,

Not a glance they dared to throw,

Thinking back that once nearby,

It was the center show.

For happiness or despair,

For love or console,

It’s the flowers who get torn from its roots,

Left to wilt and die alone.

Sweet Summer Breeze

 Sweet summer breeze, 

Come play with my hair. 

Fragrant mix of flowers, 

Let me breathe you in. 

Soft bed of grass, 

Let me cool my tired feet. 

Bees buzz diligently in my ear, 

Birds tweet in joyful choir, 

Let me close my eyes, 

Lift me and fly me away, 

Let me be free.

 

Barren Heart

Barren Heart

    Silence.... 

....not a sound to be heard,

not a beast in sight....not even a bird.

so quiet it is as I look up the sky,

I'm filled with memories so bitter,

.... my feelings die.

As I look around me alone with my mind

it's an emptiness I see

and in my heart I find.

   This is my life, so barren and quiet,

I slipped and fell hard, 

no help in sight!

Where did they all go , 

disappeared without a trace....

the one's I loved and cared, 

all now without a face.

It's like a glass cage I'm in 
all hollow does it seem
I play my part as a puppet does,
then retreat back into my dream.
Silence....!
no thoughts to be heard,
no memories play ,
all feelings seared.

If Only You Could....

In poignant silence I await your warmth beside me,
My heart shrieks in yearning calling your name over and over,
If only you could hear....

I frantically reach out in the darkness, roused from my nightmare,
I cringe at the vacant space beside me,
If only you could care....

My heart beats fervently when I hear your footsteps walk towards me,
It pounds violently when I hear you walk away,
If only you could feel....

I'm drained of my tears which silently gush down in anguish,
I'm dying a little.....everyday,
If only you could see....

I'm tired of needing you; I'm tired of waiting,
I want to squeeze my heart till it beats no more,
before my loneliness smothers me,
If only you knew....