Memories stirring in my heart,
I long to meet him before I depart.
Will my silent pleas reach the sky?
Or leave this world without a goodbye?
Stars above witness my heart’s cries,
As I lay on the bed with closed eyes
~ Dear Lord, why me?
Softly, my lips whisper,
Tears cascade like a sombre river.
Yet, as always, there is no answer,
And there it grins, my cancer,
Making me feel helpless and low,
Did I deserve this harsh blow?
~Wondering, is this my age to depart
I quickly replace my cynic thoughts
with hope, untying my mind of knots.
With closed eyes, lost in repose,
A gentle touch revives me, and I arose.
He stands there, a smile on his face,
“You’re not going anywhere,” he says with grace.
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She writes poems in English and Hindi. Some of her poems and articles are published in the Book Speak Your Mind, You are my Valentine, The Road Taken, Hat tip, The teacher I will never forget, Yes boss, Life on track and Lockdown Diaries. She has contributed to many other anthologies which are in the pipeline. She also writes for YourQuote.com. Her poems are deeply appreciated on Social Media. She also writes for the Asian Literary Society group and has received many certificates for the same. She received 2nd prize for her story “Doctor's Prescription” in the Annual wordsmith award 2021, organized by Asian Literary Society. She won 2nd prize for her poem “Never be defeated” and 3rd prize for her article “Ways to Happiness”. Organized by Impish Lass Publishing House.
She loves to listen to music and watch comedy shows/theatre. She can be contacted on shelshri@yahoo.co.in
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