A hopeful lament

I have lost my torch!

My torch that guided me well

That knew my treads well

My torch was handsome, light

And shone enough bright light

It was gifted by my Love,

I took it with careful vow

It grew as a part of my being

Knowing  every pulse of my being.

       

But alas! I’ve lost my torch,

That guided me well, gifted by my love.

Suddenly I saw a bright light

Shone by my right

I was in search of my fond possession

That guided me well, gifted by my love

I thought I got it back; I found myself excited!   

I thought ‘GOD IS GREAT’! I gained my lost faith.

But?

My torch was younger, more handsome

With full of zest to light so bright

Did I see only the light?

Mistook it for my lost possession?

For, this!

Just spreads its light so bright

Guiding whoever stands by

Bringing smile on faces nearby

Shining with its bright light

Now I wish,

Let this light be always around

Let this torch be shining around

Let it shower its bright light around

The torch that reminds me my lost gift!

By Rathy Ramachandran

14-4-2015