Shivapriya Soorianarayanan

There once was a time,

when my loss set me ablaze

So very slow -

I felt every flame.

And so I ran,

as fast as I could,

Looking for something -

Damn, anything, that would save.

I wandered hard in my head,

To places unknown,

Desperately running around,

To catch back my breath.

And then one day,

When I had not even the slightest hope,

There she was, so pristine and fine.

She caught me off guard,

In a good way of course.

I felt all the colours come back -

I knew I was renewed.

I felt well that day,

And have felt well ever since.

I have my loss to thank.

I am happy today.