“Silhouette”

Her eyes were stern

For each wrong I did

Whenever my wants hiked

Her wish-list got buried

Eternal place was her womb

Out I am in a far-off land

That lap is a "Silhouette"

Abode by values; he taught

What life ought to earn

Those spectacles scolded me

For "habits" had to learn

Desk is clean; though silent

Newspaper is lying unfolded

Chair refrain his “Silhouette”

He stamped floor; for 'it' hurt me

She kept secrets; hid my toys

Swarmed we all; skinned knees

Time geared up making us "wise"

Tempt by the skies; uncertain

Earth has no dust; unmoved!!

Horizon has their "Silhouette"

Arms I clung have wrinkles

But she stood tall by my side

Amidst, he broke the promise

Never walked me as a bride

Her weak flesh is in concern

His soul sailed to unknown

Restive is their Silhouette

I blew the "plus" candles

Cheeks get curved somehow

Finding good in the trepidation

Laughter doesn't burst now

Squalls are trying to dissuade

Me in countless pieces

Unshaken is my "Silhouette"

©Juhi Gupte