I know,

I could just walk in,  knock at your door

and I would be welcomed warmly.

But, I will take all the roundabout routes,

walk along the strange alleys,

enquire about you to everyone I meet along the way,

yearn to be around you and listen to you,

and yet don’t wish to reach you.

I was in an uneasy slumber, floating around,

and woke up searching for the bit of amber -

that had slipped down from the abandoned past.

Then, you came

glowing, bringing with you the fire that I thought had died down.

It burnt my foot, but I stepped on it  and climbed down.

Now, the light has a different tint-

It disturbs me, inspires me,

destabilizes my thoughts and

makes me feel tender and comfortable.

When you walk away

your presence pervades everything around me.

and helplessly, I continue my journey

along the paths that would take me to you.


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