Let me sleep
In the rubble & the dust
And whatever remains of a burnt down heart
I try in vain to search …
For those little moments of time
That had once been mine.
What can one search in a grave yard
Talking to the dead
Disturbing their peace
Kindling old fires
Among the remaining bones & dust
What am I trying to find…?
Words that soothe ?
Smiles that heal?
A touch of love?
A hug of acceptance?
An arm to rest ?
or just an understanding gaze?
I hunt for those eyes
But none can match my gaze
I yearn for those words
But the din makes them so unintelligible
Like a lost child in the country fair
I try in vain..
The quest begins .. and ends with the din
Noise .. and more noise
Violent words.. Violent actions
Every moment .. a manifestation of violence!
No more …Stop it!
Can’t take it any more
I can’t stand pain.. Please
I can’t stand violence
Leave me alone!
Just leave me alone
All I need is a shade
A shadow of a tree and the lap of mother earth
Just let me sleep!
Completely blindfolded to the violence around
Let me sleep.. like a newborn infant.
Let me sleep.. sleep in peace.. for eternity!
