Longing

Memories stirring in my heart,

I long to meet him before I depart.

Will my silent pleas reach the sky,

Or will I leave this world without a goodbye?

Stars above witness my heart’s cries,

As I lay on the bed with closed eyes

Dear Lord, why me?

Softly, my lips whisper,

Tears cascade like a sombre river.

Yet, as always, there is no answer,

And there it grins, my cancer,

Making me feel helpless and low,

Did I deserve this harsh blow?

Wondering, is this my age to depart?

I quickly replace my cynic thoughts

With hope, untying my mind of knots.

With closed eyes, lost in repose,

A gentle touch revives me, and I rose.

He stands there, a smile on his face,

“You’re not going anywhere,” he says with grace.

Sheela Iyer