Half Love

Last night, when darkness spread

Both within and out of me

I sat, gazing at the night sky

And realized, what is this 'me'..

A broken piece of branch fell

Few vagabond leaves flew..

Moon was waxing crescent 

And I emerged all anew

I smiled all alone

The stars smiled back

They did not leave me

Their love for me still intact..

Breeze too came in..

Flirted with my open hair..

My wine glass ever so faithful

Always formed my pair..

Then I sat, on my known terrace

Music in my ears and soul

But still my eyes smoked 

And memories trembled, 
That heart had once hold..

Mirage, mirage everywhere

Mirage I myself

Slowly senses gave up

And I began to travel..

I walked past miles and miles

To reach, nowhere..
Dreams were faint
Still fainter this reality appear..
Half-loves, like open dagger
Pierce the heart..
Once everyday
Before it goes apart...

~Manjuri~