Who Are You?

you are always around
when my spirits are low,
and my heart feels sorely lost,
weak, fragile and frozen,
you ring in sunshine,

when my sky is overcast,
you keep a watch over me,
with words, thoughts,
endless prayers,
and sleepless nights,
when my feet are tired,
and your feet are tied,
who are you -
god, my soul, or my love?

you always go missing,
after your prayers
deliver miracles to life,
when the clouds clear up,
and the smiles are back.
you're not around for a moment
even for a "thank you",
why don't i find you, life,
after i find my life,
who are you -
god, my soul, or my love?

where the words heal,
where the thoughts soothe,
where the prayers shield,
where the quiet actions rekindle,
where the dreamy eyes inspire,
where the voice intoxicates,
where the touch casts a layer,
that even death can't break,

where blessings arrive before the prayers

where the seeker and the muse merge, 
who are you -
if not
god, my soul, or my love?



© sashikant mohanty