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 I desire --

A life full of wonderment,

Even if there’s only one

For eternities to come hence.