Lonely

All the charms of life evaporated in thin air All the acts and deeds of prime of life behind Face smeared with wrinkles and agony of despair In the deserted dwelling facing times unkind A picture of hopelessness an image of neglect Deserted by friends and abandoned by the near and dear Embittered by surroundings, environment imperfect How can someone a falling edifice endear His soul threatening to vacate the body’s falling mansion His tongue tired of tasting the bitterness of attitude His limbs reluctant to act on the mind’s dictation His heart declining to lift the burden of solitude Jettisoning the cargo of love like a wrecked ship Like a frost bitten leaf crushed by ailment’s cruel feet Dimmed and thirsty eyes bereft of sleep The aching body eagerly awaiting its destiny meet Sintra, Portugal.16-06-2012