Thorns Diminished

I know there are thorns on my way

But, I dreamt of a life without them

Now I’ve learnt to live with them

Still dreaming of a life of roses

My eyes have witnessed the calmness of

Wet nights that swept away my dreams

I even heard them say that tougher

Moments have essence of happiness

But, I could only wait to count

On them, where are they, have I

Annoyed them, why they have turned

Off me!

I plea a rendezvous with happiness,

I long for embracement with my unseen

friend. I have essence of hope with me

And I believe I am closer to my goal

For I know I could defeat sorrow

And win a friend for myself

Nandini Kakoti