A poignant love poem from Shaili, exclusively for Different Truths.

I heard from you today

Just like that

It has been long….

You have travelled far and wide

And I have stayed

It feels good to hear your voice

But then

Life was going on fine even without you

Just like that

How have you been?

Good?

I saw your pictures, such pretty ones too!

The locales and the bright scenery

They seem to suit you well

Now that you are back

I am happy too!

I guess we will bump into each other

Someday in a bookshop

Old editions

With new paperbacks

Then go for coffee

Or maybe the Tibetan market, Janpath

Who knows where?

Some laughs and kisses too

Just like that…

Picture design Anumita Roy, Different Truths