Waiting For You
How long to wait?
How long to stay?
Countless buds blossomed and withered away
Countless leaves fallen- emerald to auburn dry
Trees burgeoned high, kissed the sky
Spring, summer,autumn, winter and spring again
I count- day's bright and dark night again
The beat had halted long ago
Skin turned pale
Eyes dried up
No breath in my chest
But what to do of my damn soul?
Thought it would fade away
Bit by bit- a little everyday
Thick rust embraced the metal gate
that separated living from sleeping dead
Plastered bricks , shining paint
Everything crumbled and fell
And i waited to die again
But here i'm sitting on my grave
Longing for your sweet voice; your face
Those bright eyes that professed love
And the warm smile that cheered me up
I never cared for flowers or candles
Don't come near ; don't shed a tear
Just slow down your pace
Whenever you walk in front of those gates
Copyright © Nitika Singh | Year Posted 2017
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