Subimal Sinha-Roy Poet Rhyme

My Desire

I have a desire so much keen
growing under my chameleon skin
to find me transformed whenever
I want to become a thing as I desire.

I have a desire so much keen
to become a lonely bird within 
build a nest out of the flock there
fly free my own flight when I desire.

I have a desire so much keen
to become a tree ever so green 
send my leaves flying everywhere 
tell my story to the air when I desire.

I have a desire so much keen
to become a cloud pack not very thin 
melt in grief to make my rains shower
flood the rivers to drown when I desire. 

I have a desire so much keen 
to become on horizon a rainbow lean  
display in pride my attire of seven colors
span the misty sky for a while when I desire.

I have a desire so much keen
to become the fingers of a mother caring
stroking the forehead of the child for hours
till both fall asleep and I watch when I desire.

I have a desire so much keen
to become absolutely me deep within
show the world my face genuine and clear
hide the chameleon under the skin when I desire.

August 1, 2017
For Poetry Contest : The Poet's Ache
Sponsor : Greg Barden

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Silent One July 31, 2017 at 7:03 AM Well written.. Subimal Sinha-Roy July 31, 2017 at 11:00 PM Thank you, Silent One. I value your comments very much.