Where Are You

Through the window of my heart I used to see
Images of my friends, parents, you and me
Some make make me laugh, others make me cry
A mixture of bright days and dark skies

Vivid memories of my little house
Where I played as a kid without any grouse
Youth and adulthood, loss and love
Both caged birds and soaring doves

I see my parents trying to make ends meet
And how despite their efforts only misery did greet
How in their eyes I saw both hope and despair
My beautiful house in various states of disrepair

Through the small door of my heart you entered
My friend, My love, and you mentored
Me in the nuances of life and ways right
Seeing you used to be my day's best sight

Then there were times when the sky was dark
Actions unwarranted due to emotions stark
Words exchanged that jeopardized our very relation
That seemed to rock my little house's foundation

But through every turmoil we stood strong
Enduring every storm, sustained a relation long
So through the window of my heart I still see you
And I want you near me; Where are you?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Chircop Avatar
March 13, 2017 at 12:04 PM
Such a moving poem this is .Awesome.Welcome to ps>>Charma : )
Kumar Avatar
March 16, 2017 at 2:14 AM
Thank you Charma
Williams Avatar
March 13, 2017 at 3:37 AM
A really good poem, evokes various feelings. I hope you find your lost love Manoj
Kumar Avatar
March 16, 2017 at 2:14 AM
Thank You Maria
Daniel Avatar
January 22, 2017 at 7:52 AM
Hope you find the person you're looking for, Manoj:) memories well jotted down:)
Kumar Avatar
January 23, 2017 at 10:39 PM
Thanks Jo
Dietrich Avatar
January 20, 2017 at 7:42 PM
This sounds like an old lover, someone very close to you. A longing poem, and I Hope you can find your way back to this special person.
Kumar Avatar
January 23, 2017 at 10:40 PM
Just my imagination Andrea :)... Thanks for taking time out to read
Nayak Avatar
January 19, 2017 at 5:48 AM
Dear Manoj, a lovely poem...there is wait, hope and memories of your life flowing through your words like a sequel making the reader get the glimpse of rising and falling events and emotions....i liked it ! a 7!//love, Anu:)
Kumar Avatar
January 23, 2017 at 10:40 PM
Thanks Anu
Herlihy Avatar
January 19, 2017 at 12:52 AM
Simple longing can be quite profound, as in this poem. An evocative look back. Fine work. JH
Kumar Avatar
January 19, 2017 at 1:33 AM
Thanks for the kind words John
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