Life Amidst Seconds
Intricately woven Right through the black cloth, Embroidered in gold Are little labyrinthine patterns Of Flowers and stars. That is the best part Of that cotton sheet, The part for which You want it with your being. Such delicate moments from life Are exactly what I wish to steal; One smile or a light laugh On a loved one's lips, A teardrop that falls Tracing the bump of your cheek. A small gesture of love, A firm hand on my shoulder A light pat on the back Or a tight hug while it lasts; A lazy day As I blow my hot afternoon tea And unwind into dimensions When I slowly take little sips; A few seconds of sunshine on my face When everything feels hopeful and rosy, Even A big gulp of nervousness For something long awaited and hazy. These are the seconds Like glowing threads of gold, The ones that I want to live Over and over again, Till they fill my soul with warmth Like fire set up On a damn cold morn. For these will lead me To the life