Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Pain



Pain remains
nagging, poking, biting pain
pain remains...

After countless day breaks and sunsets
after months and years' ends
after new beginnings begin
pain remains....

After new friends are made
after old friends are gone
after broken relations are mended
pain remains....


After all apologies are given 
after all resentments are forgotten
pain remains....

After the frolic and laughter
after the cheer and chatter
pain remains....

After all books are read
after all poems are memorized
pain remains....

After new words are written 
after new promises are made
pain remains....

After kind words are said
after soothing touches are felt
pain remains....

After new journeys are taken
after new destinations are reached
pain remains....


After all prayers are said
after all questions are asked
after all unanswered questions
pain remains....

After all rituals are done
after all farewells completed
after the final goodbyes
pain remains....

Pain
hurting stinging, stabbing pain
Pain remains......


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