we all sat around that fire, silently
watching it casting demonic shadows on us
as it burned away the flesh and bones
and he was all but gone
on the other side of the wall
oblivious to our loss and pain
all were in celebratory mood
(a wedding can never be anything less)
unwillingly I lost touch with my reality
lending my ears to laughter and songs
everyone suddenly burst out singing;
forcing my pain to faded away
without seeing them I visualised
the groom and bride dancing
renewing my faith in life's force
dazedly I walked to the other side
bright light encompassed my sight
and I was filled with such delight
in that beautiful star filled night
my loss made joy reach its height
"sorrow would hit me soon enough
again, but let me live a little for now"
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Hop on aboard the Poetry Tain and have you checked carry on tuesday yet?
I love the realization that with and ending, and new beginning is always emanate.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words to travel through.
Every beginning there is an ending and vice versa.
ReplyDeleteWonderful words.
your reminds me of the intensity of feelings around death of a loved one - where I have gone from sadness to joy and back.
ReplyDeleteThe cut and thrust of life here, forever beginning and ending.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a short visit to heaven. Remember, no reservations necessary.
ReplyDeleteEndings, beginnings, beautiful words. Thanks for taking part again.
ReplyDeleteThe contrast between the first and last verses is so dramatic. Great piece Gautami. I hope you enjoy mine.
ReplyDeleteWow!!!Brilliant as usual.
ReplyDeleteWell now, we are indulgent!
ReplyDeleteThe end is another beginning. Good stuff.
ReplyDeleteSadness and joy. Wonderful result from the prompt.
ReplyDeleteLovely transition from sharp sorrow to joy, all in one brief walk from one side of this poem to the other. Very nice response to this week's Tuesday prompt.
ReplyDeleteSometimes the height of joy is only discerned when we compare it to the depth of sorrow. Very nice piece!
ReplyDeleteI like the two views - joy and sorrow, I don't think you can have one without the other
ReplyDeleteI like the hope these lines present!
ReplyDeletewow brilliantly done
ReplyDeletelove the volition of walking to the other side, to be greeted by light!
ReplyDeleteWhat contrast!
ReplyDeleteNicely done.