LOVE HOPE AND FAITH

I carried, the lamp of love

to dispel

the darkness, of separation

brightened, by

the images of reunion and celebration.

I lit, the incense of hope

to lighten

the painful pangs, of memory

with thoughts fragrant,

of gone by days of joy and glory.

I watered, the flowers of faith

never to be swayed

by the winds of temptations,

blowing along

life's uncanny uncertain situations.

I dared to dream

when flowed a stream

of messages subtle, with tender care

of a love that seemed to be there

but, what was mine, how could I possibly share?

My life I have lived

for, duties need to be fulfilled

much easier though,

it would have been to die

Alas, only in tales do love, hope and faith

cause miracles to crystallize.

~Nirmala~