Musings of an Undercover Yogi

On the wings of time as life flies by
We meet people; some leave, some stand by.

She met someone years ago
And lost her heart at a go.
The chemistry was undeniable
The bond was, she thought, unbreakable.

He gifted her priceless affection
Drenched in drops of tender passion.
He shared the goodness of his heart
Wrapped in gold, 24 carat!

He made her evolve and feel emotions
She knew not existed – hah! She and her notions!
Willing to walk with him through each arduous turn
She did all she could, not wanting to return.

Moving the mountain alone was tough
Determined she was, conquest she would love.
But as fate would have it, she was chasing a mirage
Time momentarily stopped, signifying the end of her Raj…

It was an end too soon – reckless, unfathomable, and vain
And the remnants were only lasting pain.
After his departure, she realized she had dreams
Her subconscious didn’t previously reveal, lest those were whims.

Slowly, surely, the dreams paid her visit
Each brought her wisdom, to which there was no limit.
Dreams of a shared existence, each day of solace
Awaking next to him in an intimate stance.

Watching his serene face as he would sleep
Knowledge of his presence always for the keep.
A glance, a touch, a caress was only needed
As she unfolded each tender petal in his arms, feeling completely protected.

It couldn’t get better, the rhythm filled with grace
Coyly she would steal a look, eyes fondling his face.
Equal passion and matching devotion would reflect
This with contentment she would detect.

Life would be complete with events sweet and sour
While she thanked destiny for each passing hour.
In his dark eyes she saw a spark
Revealing a life unborn, pulsating and stark…

Wonder and wisdom filled her heart
Whilst pain and grief ripped her apart.
In the light of the spark she discovered shed traces of girlhood
Having emerged surprisingly, donning the dignity of womanhood.

It was the best gift one could get
If only she could share it with the one she could not forget…
From the ruins of a relationship that was never to be
All that remained were words, aplenty.

And as she let him go, she offered a bow
On her knees, head bent low.
She tendered teardrops on his feet
Forgiveness for the pain caused she could plead.

She remains grateful for the care bestowed
For the gentle teachings and the warmth showered
For the witty teasings & feelings straight from the heart
For he made her feel like the Queen of his heart!

As she remembers him on this special day
She lets him depart finally today.
Christening that journey ‘Serendipity’
She liberates her dreams with no pity…

Through this message she wants to convey
Forget him she shall no way.
Dear he shall remain
Till the last breath she can attain.

Thanking him for the memories he helped make
She wishes him Happy Birthday with an imaginary cake.
Etched he shall remain in her mind and heart
For that’s what he wished after choosing to depart.

– Bijita Dhar