22 May 2025

Wishful nostalgia

You dream of her
Across an open field.
Standing with open
Arms. Wind blowing 
In her hair-

You running towards 
Her and clouds
Gathering just to
Pour down for this
Union.

You dream of her
Lying beside you-
Playing with her
Braids. Running 
Your fingers on 
Her feet-

Feeling her like the
Mild melody of 
Anklets.
Time frozen in her
Fragrance-
Peace chasing you
To be your slave.

But what happens 
To dreams?
What happens to
Dreams of a summer
Noon?

Heat gets to you.
You wake up to
The dead air in the
Room wondering if
It's tomorrow-

A sweet taste of
A cherry from a 
Past life gets to you
Aamidst stink 
Of sweaty reality-
You smile at yourself 
Like you always do 
And let it go.