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In an intense, poignant, serene and soulful poem, Anumita explores waiting, with all its expectancies and hopes from beyond life.

It’s Sunday and I wait,
I will soon hear your footsteps.
The right one is heavier than the left 
it hurts after the fall.
As you skirt around me softly
and kneel down in pain.

It’s noon and I wait,
the church bells are ringing.
I can feel the wind picks up
announcing your presence to me.
Arms laden with blooms of purple hue
you will bring just for me.

It’s frigid and I wait,
it snowed throughout the night.
The snow scatters around you
as you brush them off my face.
Your hands cover every inch
and its warmth penetrates.

You talk and I wait,
the baritone of your voice.
Wishful wonders of our days
you will so warmly narrate.
Will bask in the splendour of your stories
blissful and glowing.

Seasons change and I wait,
the fallen leaves have dried now.
Your face has new lines
that deepen as your smile.
Wish to touch you just one more time
tracing along the contours.

You will leave and I wait,
for the footsteps on Sunday at noon.
Your fingers pressed on my name
the cold slab of white marble.
Your tears soak into the earth
a promise to be together again.

Picture design by Anumita Roy, Different Truths


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    Arindam Roy 8 years ago
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    Saddest songs are the sweetest one. A beautiful poem. My eyes were moist by the last stanza. At a personal level, I identify with this poem. Thanks, Anumita.

    • Anumita Roy 8 years ago
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      Yes, I agree. Thank you. Pain is the only real thing in our life.

  2. “You will leave and I wait.. ”

    Penned it very well, Anumita. Have to say, I identify with the feelings leading to such great lines.
    Thanks for sharing.

    • Anumita Roy 8 years ago
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      Thank you for taking time to read the poem. Regards.

  3. Aparna ghosh 8 years ago
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    Wonderful lines,so soaked with emotions, heavy yet v light,very tender

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