I was just a dead cubicle of ice hanging from the
mountains; on the verge of breaking, with every
passing draught of wind,
It was only when you came into my life; that I became
a sparkling river; flowing boisterously down your
slopes.
I was just a lifeless stone waiting to be kicked by
the society on the road, staring hopelessly as swanky
cars uncouthly trampled me with their wheels,
It was only when you came into my life; that I became
a blossoming lotus; spreading my essence far and wide.
I was just a piece of garbage stashed miserably in
some inconspicuous corner of the dungeon; nestled far
away from the corridors of sunshine,
It was only when you came into my life; that I rose
from the ashes; encompassed all tangible and
intangible; in the swirl of my passionate flames.
I was just a bottle full of tears lying on the gloomy
window sill; increasing in volume; as each second
unfurled into a wholesome minute,
It was just when you came into my life; that I became
the largest smile; imparting unprecedented happiness
to whomsoever I encountered.
I was just a torn rag engulfed with dust hanging from
the strings; with the holes in my body getting deeper
every dawn,
It was just when you came into my life; that I became
a pearl illuminating the darkness with my profound
light.
I was just a worm traversing for mercy on the ground;
taking shelter like a coward in the earth's belly,
It was only when you came into my life; that I became
a splendid bird; flew with rapid strides across the
cosmos; breathing pure exhilaration from my beak.
I was just an impoverished leper begging incessantly
on the streets; with the pangs of hunger reverberating
in my stomach not being satisfied by the most
delectable of meal,
It was only when you came into my life; that I became
a king; and my heart throbbed violently with richness
of your love.
I was just a commodity wandering around without any
entity; with different people I met addressing me by
different names,
It was only when you came into my life; that I made my
impact felt; punctuated all sadness existing around
me; with brilliant rays of hope.
And I was just a lifeless body entrenched in the
coffin; simply inhaling air as I didn’t have the power
to die; the power to close my eyes,
It was only when you came into my life; that I got a
purpose to live; felt like I was just born; felt like
on the pinnacle of the sky.
(c) (r) copyright-2004, by nikhil parekh. all rights reserved.



