Fall

The water falls
With the fallen leaves
Which make no sound
As the season spells fall.

They flow together
As the stream flows
To sink in the bed of beauty 
Steered by the scream of streams.

As autumn (season of fall) arrives in one’s life, at times, they (leaves) surrender to the closest cascade (waterfall) silently with no choice, even after which the unfulfilled memories follow the time’s (stream’s) flow to the bed (death) at the end of one’s beautiful life that would have been lived with the desired content and joy (screams).

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Photo from Simon Berger on Unsplash.

Inner Beauty

“You are often dirty, and not neatly dressed. I wonder if you have ever taken a shower.

With full hopes, I approach. You greatly disappoint me. However, on a casual meet without any plans, you don’t fail to surprise.

You act so cold to the outsiders, but also beckon them by and large. I’m unable to make up my mind about your personality. Should I always keep my expectations low around you?

Sign… Are you the one?

“Whenever I come across you,
you seem to be mine;
completely, without a doubt.

But still, I don't want you to be mine.
You'll make my life miserable than ever before.
I feel like I'm in a trance.

Betrayal

“My beloved friend!
My long-term love!

I loved you both.
But now, I feel betrayed. 

Hostility

Once you get turned on,
you chase everyone away.

I’m left all alone, just because
you don’t like crowds.

I agree you add to my pleasure.
But still, you have a foul smell. 

More than all, you’re a murderer,
a sadist, and a person of no morals. 

Rock Hearted

“You were a silent charm,
with comforting arms.

You caught my eyes,
right at the first glance.

Having seen your hypnotic trance,
I can’t help but wonder,
how people ignored you all these days.

My heart throbs,
cursing those unlucky flock;
also, blessing my lucky stars.

Glistening Twilight

Glistening twilight
tides talk to tiny islands
through the voice of waves

Memories of life
giggle like the ebbing tides
lovely yet looming

Beach betrays vision
twilight portrays false beauty
of what the day blinds

Photo for the prompt (from scvincent.com)

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Just like tides touching the shore, memories cross our minds speaking in a voice that only our inner self understands. Most often, these memories are heavy.

Scratches On Face

“You’re already seven!

I didn’t let you out,
when you got a sibling.

I wanted you by my side,
always silent and resting.

I shouldn’t have kept you closed,
for so long, within the house.

Scented Intents

Blue haired fairy
flew away far,
transferring charges
to the green-eyed.

She cast spells
to de-ice lands,
making hearts sing
the blooms of spring!

Seeds of hope
and euphonious music,
spreading joy in the air
awakened sleepy souls.

Photo for the prompt (from scvincent.com)

Murderer Society

Yeah, true!
It isn’t any dream.

Members of our own community
are getting killed,
for the littlest of mistakes.

I believed
the previous murders
would be the last.

Enduring Friendship

To respect lock-down,
they maintain distance.
They stay so far,
with hearts so near.

They share myriads,
of vast similarities.
He loves serenity.
So, she chose blue.

She gives him his space.
He doesn’t dig her secrets.
She gets mood swings.
Accordingly, he adjusts his hues.

He has infinite dreams,
wanting to live among immortals.
She’s a fathomless wonder,
finding happiness in the mortals.

Days get tough,
but they don’t break.
They connect through rays,
when clouds hinder their ways.

When she gets rough,
he stands by.
When he pours out,
she buries them deep.

He’s imaginary,
with limits undefined.
She’s real,
with depths unexplored.

She’s the oceanic sphere,
who remains the ‘Reily’ of his life.
He’s the celestial sphere,
the ‘Bing Bong’ of her life.

They welcome intrepid guests,
also accompany far-flung loners.
This is a never ending tale
of two complex cosmic cronies.

To friends who are aloof,
they stand proof
stating friendship can exist
beyond all sort of differences!

Cheers!

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This is a response post to the ‘Thursday Poetry Competition’ by ‘Penable’. The topic assigned is ‘Friendship’.

In this metaphorical free verse, I’ve drawn an analogy of the sky and ocean, to relate with friends who stay strong even with wider differences in aspirations and lifestyle.

Long distance

I believed it when
people told me, that
long distance relationships work!

How could I have been
so dumb to miss the train,
that’d take me home back to you,
after the last day of research in a village?

I’ve never lived alone without you,
since the day we met.
Maybe, for a day or two!
Definitely, it hasn’t been this long.

Blood

Bristles started bleeding red.
Plate got stained.
It was her blood indeed.

Within the tiny heart,
she cut through
to carve her life,
to etch her love!

Addiction

I just realized..

You’ll cost me dearly when you’re gone;
I know the time isn’t so far.

I’ve been dependent,
giving you huge space in my life.

My eyes are tired,
having gazed at you throughout.

My arm aches,
having held you for so long.

With you on bed,
I couldn’t rest.

My life feels so empty;
It has none but you.

You are drained;
So am I.

But still, I’m not letting you go.

It’s time to stop.
This isn’t going to happen anymore.

I should adapt,

Unrequited Love

Unrequited Love is the best feeling in the world. 

Unlike other bonds, it isn’t shared. It’s mine and mine only.

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Mom’s eyes widened on seeing her daughter’s diary.

She knows it’s ill-mannered to read other’s journal. But still she couldn’t manage to get away after reading the first line accidentally.

Thoughts were flying around like butterflies.

She continued.

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On my way to work, I get to see you everyday.

It’s heart-melting to see you playing and making fun with your family members.

Everyone’s eyes are stuck on you; not because you are an attention seeker; but because of the love you offer.

There’s an everlasting smile on your lips whenever someone else notices you.

Waiting For Love

She was living in a world of fantasy, forgetting the real world around her.

‘ It’s hard to let go of your essence.
You are walking through my mind even at my workplace.
Can’t wait to get home soon and grab you fresh.’

She was going insane since she opened the notification.