River

There is a river within me,

A river of peace and hope,

That flows quietly like my sunset days.

This river is sometimes restless,

Sometimes turbulent,

But mostly it is tranquil and thoughtful.

This is my river of love and loss,

My river of fulfilment,

And disappointment.

This is my river of joy and sorrow,

This is my river of creativity too,

This river flows into endless tomorrows.

This river will gurgle and laugh,

Till it falls into the ocean vast,

Till all my time tumbles into past.

The river will finally vanish,

When I leave this planet,

Smiling, with no regrets.

Vasudha Pansare