If Only You Knew
My days are dreary as if I am left in a torturous desert
yearning for an oasis,
my nights sleepless... the brightest stars forgot to shine for me,
My love, I count every moment for you to come back,
If only you knew, how heartbroken like a wilted rose I am!
I earnestly dream of being with you,
homecoming birds return together at serene daybreak,
My nest is empty, my songs are pensive,
mists of misery envelop me,
If only you knew how lonely a broken-winged bird I am!
Dazzling moonlight at a star-studded night-sky,
Sun’s vermillion radiant rays waking us at tranquil dawn,
My heart is hauntingly empty and burnt from agony of separation,
I pine for your calming presence,
In a life which has lost its symphony of purpose!
Young love is often ecstatic, and misunderstanding stands in the way,
All I remember from my past is...
the days of getting drenched together in pouring rain,
passionate heart dancing like a peacock in euphoria...
spreading plumes in captivating allure.
All I remember is walking at midnight under the canopy of a moonlit sky,
holding your hand in complete trust,
dark and desolate village-path,
tall trees gently sweeping and swaying their branches,
as if to assure us a romantic haven!
Years and years have tiptoed away,
Spring appears prancing in,
flowers blossom serenading their fragrance and
chanting their melodious songs,
sapphire ocean laps on the golden sand,
praying emerald sky to join him,
chartreuse waterfalls stream down from mountain-tops
with so much vigour to meet the coral rocks.
Why am I alone, why do I feel deserted!
you would return soon,
If only you knew!
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Malabika Ray Choudhury
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