Grief

Grief crushes churns powders
regrets for dreams that died
stillborn, unviable.

The sunlight still the same
The shadows lengthen
Grief leans in
Like the third one
Who walks amidst us
Silent,
Sinuous as a snake.

I will let it
All...Out
Someday soon
With a glorious shout
Heartbreak heartache
Smashed by the ardour
Of my daring.

And watch the sunlight melt
Away
Caramel regrets
The miasma of all
Unfinished business.

I will bask in the
Golden yellow
Of timeless here and now
Forever forget
The heart beat
Of yesterday.
.
I will give you away
Precious.

For your memories
Are too dear
For me.
Too soul searing
To hold
Indeed.

Hiss and sizzle

As you Slither out
Of my way.

Or boil and bubble
Into vacuousness.

(c) Amrita Valan 2017