not every moment
comes laden with you.
so, are not the trees
in autumn
happier?
not every moment
comes laden with you.
every prayer said
is not for the Gods.
so, earthy wishes
will they not
be fulfilled?
not every moment
comes laden with you.
moments from the past
are no longer here.
so, will they now cease
to bring back
smiles i had?
not every moment
comes laden with you.
not every raindrop
will kiss your lips first
so, do i now stop
myself from
kissing you?
not every moment
comes laden with you.
not every moment
comes laden with you.
so, turn the pages
pick the best
and just smile!
[Arvind Passey]
[2007]
