Here’s an evocative poem by Anumita that deals with the ephemeral life and its eternal possibilities – exclusively for Different Truths.

One night when my feet touch the clouds,
the moonbeams pierced my heart,
shattering my core into million pieces.

Floating around me they all glittered,
my fingers touched some of them.
My eyes remained still and my breath held,
As I felt all the desires and wishes, one by one.

Some of them glittered like diamonds,
a spectrum of my unbound sensations.
Few twinkled like lively flames,
ignited by thought yet to be realized.

Wild and brazen were their colours,
they whirl around in slow motion.
Caressing, cajoling and evoking,
unbound and untethered emotions.

I felt heaven, earth and all in between,
as the swirl and crash gained crescendo. 
In their rhythm and melody,
I lived it all in one night for eternity.

Every second was a lifetime,
and every breath a new life,
Assimilating back elated and alive.

Picture design Anumita Roy, Different Truths

Anumita Roy

Anumita Roy is an artist at heart and legal/medical interpreter by profession. She creates word images in her verses and loves to write short stories. Mother of children in the spectrum, she advocates special needs issues in whichever way possible. Born in India, brought up in several countries, makes her a true global citizen. She now lives in the Columbus, Ohio, with her family and follows her passion for writing and advocacy being the Managing Editor of Different Truths.