Journey

Our plan was a little different

To take you back home

Heed to request fervent

Go to soil you were borne

Is it to be God’s will

Or some twist of fate

Plans brought to nil

Snatching you from mate

Denounce God, taking you away

Or thank him for memories given

For misery’s sordid chance

Out of nowhere had risen

You are a part of me forever

No doubt in it at all

Your touch as soft as Heather

My mermaid, You I recall

** in memory of my very special connection who in a very short time of few days, impacted my life forever- in memoriam Sunaina” - Manjari

Standing Still

Growing shrouded in thoughts
Tending onto time lost
Telling me story it’s own
Blissful times and pain fraught

Eager cracks in layers peelings
Peeking past much too revealing
Shadows in all shades of brown
Hiding behind branches kneeling

Pain subside then shelter some
Showing scars and oozing gum
Am I to stand for some more time
Gaining strength from what was once

Manjari

Drama

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Tight knot that I have tied

Thoughts that I do hide

Teachings of life erudite

If let loose, in no time slide

What seemed out of sight

Now suddenly in view full, not slight;

Thought they would have lost sharpness

But the wounds hurt more hindsight

Don't ask me how I am doing

Am keeping pace not slowing

I have too many stops

No end to drama that's flowing

I want to be recast

No matter pace dull or fast

Want a new script in life

Picked up this story, not knowing

Will there be second chance 

Of life filled with music and dance 

No, don't need another partner

Can't keep practicing penance

Do I want to be alone?

Life can't be monotone

Why colors bring contrast

Can't they blend the heart borne !

Waiting for curtain to fall

Don't want to be missed at all

Tearing the soul from mind

Wish to leave it all behind 

Manjari