I never wronged you

I never wronged you,

I always knew

When I saw you for the first time,
unhappy at your unrecognized talent,
but flashing a gurgling smile at a nobody like me.

I always knew,
When you gave me dried petals prasadam of your wholesome prayers
to bring peace and love in my life,
and the red vermillion to seal the future bliss.

I always knew,
When you held me by the hand
to console the loss of a dear one,
to bear the inconsolable.

I always knew,
When you woke me up to a bright morning,
Wishing New Year and the days ahead,
The never-to-be-followed resolutions.

I always knew,
When you chose death for a better death or life, I knew not
But my numb pulse knew the pressure on the gushing fluid in me.

Today, you came to me in dream
And again held my ignorant hand,
The heat of your palms on my collarbones,
My nails digging in your flesh to assure life in you.
U frail now, but aah! Your gurgling smile and kohl eyes
Giving me sermons on life ‘n’ its guile.

I this moment know,
You have forgiven me!
Coz, I never wronged you,
Yes my dusky beauty (as I always addressed you, remember??)
I never wronged you.