I know you are an illusion,
A mirage floating in the fringes of my dreams,
And despite the tall walls I raised,
You pierce my thoughts,
like a ray with a shining gleam.
And every time you breach,
My closely guarded shield,
I remain perplexed,
For the wounds never heal.
Copyright © Shantanu Baruah
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Gorgeously versed! And that idea of an illusion that hurts… Great post, my dear friend!
Thanks so much for reading. Hope your long weekend is going great
Wow! the last line really hurts. So well put together and what a gorgeous pic you have found for this verse. Splendid. 🙂
Thanks so much for reading and appreciating
Wow! The last stanza, though!
Thanks so much, Diana
Wow just lovely
Thanks so much
Nothing to say.. Only to feel..!! 😍😍👌🏼👌🏼
Thanks for such a beautiful comment
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You’re utmost welcome!
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Yeah wounds never heal ….well penned
Thanks my friend for reading
Most welcome dear friend
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