The lost soul

I never knew what to make of it -
It slid and slithered 
In and out 
Of my life.

Those moments
When I felt my soul connect
With another 
And melt down the neglect.

Those words
That truly brought
Those smiles to my eyes 
And caused my stomach knot.

Just a look 
Cured the pain
And bore me down
Never ever in vain.

But why do I feel
Loss and sorrow—
More than my mind
Can ever borrow…

But why is it that
I am scared to care—
For you and for me
Not I dare…

But why do I think
Of all the wounds—
This is the one
I will ever be bound…

Why Anam Cara? 
Why?

Despite all your versions,
You have always been 
My curse and prison…

You did show though —
Even being a beast
Life is but a beauty!
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February 19, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Mathy, a little love when we are distressed is better than great adoration when we are happy.
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