By Avanthika Ann Mathews
I desired to be a lost kite for
its freedom to reach the horizon,
but ended up being perished as one
incompetent to get a grip myself…
I wanted to be a high peak for
its magnificence to hold its head up,
but frozen in loneliness as one
unable to touch the ground…
I chose to be a giant tree for
the stability of its peaceful life,
but craved for a change as one
failing to move the deep roots
I envied the glittering sun for
its radiant light that never dims,
but screamed to blow out as one
Aching from the burn of heat…
Now, I blow away as a zephyr
that touches the spirit of the universe
without leaving a single trace,
as I’m done with those wars to
prove my identity by avoiding
the sparkling moments of life…
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