Of Ageless Feelings

many moments you slip, 

into my thoughts,

or my dreams

several times,

it's just that you force yourself,

sorry, not you, 

the memories play guests

there are however ones 

where i offer to play your host

you have won, sweet,

in having your words come true,

i might have lost - 

well, i lost and dearly so,

not just to what you felt you were right

but, i lost also a heart

that i can never get back,

i lost half my life 

and all my sleep too,

and there you stand firm,

the winner,

relishing the joy of victory!

you were right, 

made sure i was on the right side,

or, so you thought,

you kept your words to yourself, 

even if it meant you had to turn back

to the words you had given me,

even if it meant

pain and pangs for yourself.

how silly

you thought love was mortal, 

and would wear out,

fade into the earth someday

i was willing to lose,

only so you win,

but i shall pray, 

and pray harder, i will,

and come back, i must, 

to be loved by you, 

in my next birth!


© sashikant mohanty