Wish Somebody Would'Ve Told Me
In the desolate desert of my forlorn life,
I wander across the desiccating dunes you make.
Enticed by your impulsive mindscape,
I saunter in the sandstorm of the dismal time.
My longing languishes to lie
in the sensuous shade of the oasis of your love,
sheltered from the abandoning squall,
away from the dreary bleakness of the wasteland.
The yearning lost in the debris of the broken heart,
I amble sullen with the silent sense of sorrow.
My emotions swirl like the dislodged sands
in the tide of remote time when you were mine.
The transient flame trajectory of devoured desire
furrows in my mind a blazing trail of craving,
I wish I could tread the track of the shooting star,
even if it fades away like the flicker of your love.
Sleeping at the desolate edge of the lonely night,
I see you shine as a star in my dream sky,
sparkles for a while and disappear forever,
I feel disheartened, I haven’t dreamt enough.
I drift now across the dire topography of denial,
the sun of desertion has smoldered my desire,
Realizing mirage designs delusion with sands of time,
I wish somebody would’ve told me.
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March 8, 2023
Title chosen : Wish Somebody Would've Told Me
Contest : Pick-A-Title, Vol. 35
Sponsored by : Edward Ibeh
Copyright © Subimal Sinha-Roy | Year Posted 2023
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