Shalini’s poem is about a river nymph yearns for her love across the horizon, finding solace in nature’s embrace, exclusively for Different Truths.

In the silent river’s gentle tide 
her boat adrift, quietly glides 
She lies supine, a delicate mermaid 
Her fingers ploughing the calm, 
still waters. 
Her tantalising hair dancing in the 
breeze,
oblivious of her soul’s sole desire. 
 
Beyond the horizon, 
is her beloved’s abode
His flute is divine, and her heart does hold 
A deep longing incessantly grows - 
The willows, too, weep 
huddled in a row. 
Her brimming eyes and the waiting river. 
The immeasurable skies, 
and the swans' cry... 
The mountains, the sky, the river 
all knew. 
The birds echoed her songs of love. 
her stories of devotion.  
 
She has walked on the path 
of embers 
with silent lips and melting tears - 
not of sorrow but of pure love. 
 
The rain came and washed away her pain.
Each day, the Sun sent out his rays.
The wind fanned her tear-stained face. 
She smiled through it all…
for every touch, was her Beloved’s caress, 
every moment His embrace! 

Picture design by Anumita Roy

Shalini Nandkeolyar

Shalini Nandkeolyar has a diploma from the New York Academy of Theatrical Arts. She acted in several plays. A gifted singer, she has a music album of Bhajans. She’s a poet and has been widely anthologised. She studied English Literature and Philosophy and has a degree in Business Management. She is a Reiki Master, an evolved and committed seeker on a path of deep surrender.

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