The world declares you as a distraction
a chaotic nightmare
a mirage, some pseudo-reflection
but for me, you are a desire
a serene feeling
a reason to smile
I sleep every night
with a wish to have you in my dreams
and wake up every morning
with eyes laced with your gleam
The goals,
the aspirations,
the hopes
and my schemes
all have your flair as flame
all always beacons your name
When you give such purpose to my life
how can you be a trap, a mere quagmire
Copyright © Shantanu Baruah
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Beautiful.😃
Thanks so much, Amartya
Sometimes your words just leave me smiling with no words to write as so many thoughts and images flit through my mind’s eye. Love your combination of words. 🙂
This is such a lovely comment. I am truly humbled and grateful of you presence here 🌸🌸
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Simply well written
Thanks so much for your rea
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Thanks mate
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This is beautiful Shantanu. 🙂
Oh wow!! This was dreamy,,,
Thanks so much, Christy
Thank you for reading my work – I truly appreciate it
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Thanks for your read my friend
Aww this is so so beautiful I dont know what to say.It spoke to me so intently.
I am so grateful for your beautiful words
Lovely poem. It makes me wonder, would one know if it was a trap because one is so wrapped up in admiration? Just a thought? -Jill
This might be. Thanks so much for reading it so beautifully
You are most welcome my friend.
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