Monday, 23 September 2013

If only you were here

prompt is provided by Kajal Kapur of Rainbow Hues. The prompt:

If only you were here



The stars would have been brighter
The honey biscuits would taste sweeter
The flitting butterflies would look more colourful
you beti would have loved to be under your eyes, watchful
                                       If only you were here.


I wouldn't talk to my shadow
Our patch of green wouldn't be fallow
The world wouldn't dare
at your princess stare
                                     If only you were here.


I would be so care-free
Together we would nurture our tree
You would have been a proud father
to see the medals gather.
                                      If only you were here.


But you are not with us
But you alive in our hearts
we miss you a lot
                                     If only we could come over there.


FOR : WRITE TRIBE


5 comments:

  1. The last line nailed it ! From 'if only you were here ' to ' If we could come there' ! That shows how deep the longing is...
    nice poem, Kalpana ! Loved it :)

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  2. That's an excellent poem. Very nice!

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  3. The feeling of loss is an incredible feeling. The depth, the helplessness, the longing and the hope. Nicely expressed. :)

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  4. wow...your last line is just brilliant. well written

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