228.Loneliness

Quite night brings out the loneliness
As she gaze at the rift created by time.
Promising to freeze her soul
Even on a mid summer night.

She stretches her hands to gather moments
As they flash upon her inward eye.
Alas! they slip away,
Making her realize
They are no more her own 
But just a mirage
Beyond reach
In the desert of her life.

She carries on with her life
Falling and emerging
Smiling and laughing
Only to cheat herself...
For Loneliness
Is here to stay.


By Binita Jha