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A day so sad and solemn would mark
The soul would leave the world and go
And I would witness the sorrows of my loved ones
Lamenting the departure of another, in woe
Who stands here so responsible to allow this all?
Who stands here so brave deafening to hear a man call?
Who has the might to absorb his suffering and pain?
No one, alas, when there’s so much to gain
I had heard of cannibals, who live in the thickets
But little did I know I’ll face them here
Where pyres will alight amidst the once happy lands
I’ll see them there, smiling in saltless tears
You might have failed to recognize, their dirty and treacherous part
Growing horrendously, lashing their spiteful fangs
I know not how man will heal his heart
How will he carry his empty selfless soul
For I see the skies,
Continuing to darken their clears with soot
While the serpent-like nights
Stealthily linger to lengthen their deadly roots
The times are tough
The loss is grave
I gave up hope of mankind to save
The world that is chained to slavery and disgrace
But day and night will change with their course
While the heart will silently sob in remorse
Is there something that could reverse the time?
For happier moments to come and stay as mine
Memories of the love lost will remain a song
A silent tune in my heart till I’m gone
And till then you will be a thought to cheer
As I miss u in me, a silent tear.
Shruti Bhardwaj
