Love Poem : Bhargavi Sinha

Peeking through the crevice within

Oh! Look at that white beam glistening in the radiant sun

Would it reply to this tattered reflection?

A tone so numb, I ask it, ‘Come near, would you?

Light my skin and colour my voice

Envelop me in your gaze and

Help me rejoice.’

Of what was once glistening with pride

Was lead ashtray with wrath and toil

And confinement and broil

Her grip let loose

To the flare, unfaltering

The aura dimmed

Lids fell and

Crust dampened.

Yet, glistening it remained

Desperate for attention

Seeking out possibilities

Fighting to be discovered.

You remind yourself

‘You’re not strong enough’

For this overbearing

The beam waved

‘But I thought triumph was your intention

And I thought you were yearning.’

I remind myself

To look deep within

It lies there still, manifest in its bearing

With intentions profound

And manifestations abound

…if only I were truly craving.