Loneliness

Occasionally, an oppressive loneliness engulfs me, pushing me toward insanity,

As I grapple with the relentless passage of time, I find myself immobilized

Overcome by nostalgia as pernicious thoughts loom over me,

I search desperately for companionship but find only my shadow

Which looms ominously larger than myself,

Instilling a fear of being devoured by the darkness, I ruminate on trivial grievances.

A profound sense of hopelessness envelops me, I feel entrapped,

With no saviour in sight to extricate me,

The insidious web of solitude ensnares me, I struggle for liberation.

But its grip is inexorably strong, I cry out in desolation,

Longing to accomplish something meaningful, but it seems too late,

The malevolent entity has ensnared me,

As I begin to metaphorically bleed, the heartless fiend revels in my agony, tightening its grasp.

With every ounce of strength, I strive for freedom,

Recalling the sacred hymns my mother once sang,

An ethereal apparition manifests to extricate me from the devil’s grasp,

The divine radiance brings a wave of relief,

Rekindling my commitment to those around me.

I resolve never to disregard the invaluable bonds which are the lifeblood of my existence,

Standing resolute, I vow to cherish and protect my loved ones for as long as I live.

Mallika Tripathi