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A stranger: A poem by Nisha Tandon

He breezed into my life and evoked the quiescent feelings
And like an angel, he took me under his guardian wings 

I was heading aimlessly in directions unknown
With his succor, seeds of passion were gradually sown

He showed me the way and he made me realize my worth
We walked along a tough path with a promise of my rebirth

Failures I faced in life were lessons that often spoke aloud
And there were also achievements I had never dreamt about

Slowly, he became a significant chapter of my life
And without him, it seemed difficult for me to survive

I looked up to him and he became my emotional anchor
Held my hands through life’s journey as a guide and mentor

I placed my trust in him and turned a blind eye to alarums
His presence was comforting and I remained nescient to outcomes

When I got used to him, out of the blue he simply walked away
Leaving me shattered with the thoughts that he could ever betray

He came as a whiff of fresh air but disappeared soon after
Leaving his fragrance behind and sealing the final chapter

Yet till date, he reflects in every smile of mine and every tear that falls
He wasn’t here to stay forever just a passing stranger he was after all