Last day , end of an era, and a new beginning
When you walk away from the tall building, I weep with the sense of loss,
When you empty your office, I watch with a sense of loss,
When you return your work tools, I reach out to beg you to stay, in a futile attempt,
The loss is of the one who you are walking away dear, not yours.
We did hurt you, we were insincere, we were thankless,
We were insensitive, we were arrogant, we blind to the values you brought,
We handed insults to you, we dished out humiliations on your face,
We don’t deserve you, your talent, your knowledge and your skills.
We were blind to your tears, your grief, your cries for help,
We deaf to your suggestions, your knowledge, your value add,
We turned away from your efforts, we shut you off from making us better,
Now we celebrate the departure, with a fake smile and empty nice words.
Standing on the loosing side, let me wish you well,
Standing on the sinking ship, let me congratulate you,
Standing on the draining balloon, let me bid you farewell,
Be well, be successful, be on top of the world, because a deserving winner.
Invisible pain – Why was I not there?
Your tears rolled down through my cheeks today,
The same tears that rolled down some months ago,
I feel your pain in my heart,
The same pain that hurt you some months ago.
Why was I not there to hold you close then,
Why was I not there to comfort you and wipe your tears,
Why was I not thinking of the name of the messy haired girl,
while I was in the numerous flights, numerous drives.
They say there is a time for everything,
They say things happen for a reason,
I failed to see the reason for your tears, your pain,
I think there should be never tears in your eyes, no pain in your heart.
You are such a wonderful person, my dear,
Your beauty has no bounds, no peers,
Your intellect is unique and unparalleled,
Your personality is so towering, so imposing.
How could you be pained by a lowly person,
How could you not see your value, your intellect,
Then you got hurt, hurt so deep in your heart,
Then you felt so lowly, so vulnerable, so lonely.
I am glad it is over, and you came out with good learnings,
I am proud that you passed with flying colors,
I am exalted that you are unscathed with the trying experience,
I am happy that you are on your way to the top of the world.
Thank you for sharing the thoughts, your scribbles,
Thank you for sharing your pain, your tears, with me.
I appreciate your thoughts and love,
I am thankful that you chose to be with me, to share your thoughts and pain.
I will do my best to be there with you in your hour of needs,
If you let me, my dear, I do surrender my life in your presence,
To add on to your life, another dimension, another flavor,
If you allow me, if you compromise, if you permit.
Your pains, My Sorrows.
The tears in your eyes were like the dew on the grass tips at the dawn.
not befitting but necessary parting with an intense emotion,
Your cry was like the cry of a little bird when the rays of the morning sun hits its eyes,
Natural response to a sudden pain but an awakening to the truth of life.
Wanted to be there, so I came.
Wanted to be the shoulder you could rest your head, so I sat near you,
Wanted to be the source of strength, so I held you,
Wanted to comfort you, so I stayed close.
I realize how tough you look and how soft you are,
I sense your sorrow, your griefs and your love for life,
I felt your tears flowing, I saw your love for your pappi,
I envy you for your love for life of others, others who love you.
You thank me, for any living being will do for another living being,
but you chose me to be with you at the time of your grief, when you could have your closest friends with you,
Thank you for allowing me to be there, just in case you needed me,
Thank you for sharing with me how you felt, and to be just there for you.
Broken lamp, feeble light, but a noble intention to light up the world....me. 