Mirrors Evoke Dreams Sometimes

Mirrors Evoke Dreams Sometimes

‘I want to grow like a tree’ has been my sweet

Refrain of my unbridled imaginations,

Whenever I look into the huge mirror,

Knowing fully well that I am a pup;

And I can’t become a tree anymore, like a

Tree which can’t be changed into a pup,

Without any divine intervention!

Yet I can spread the much-needed cool

To the members of my human family;

Also,l can share their sad moments, and

The happy memories alike; I can prove

To be their Man Friday in the time of need;

Come what may, I will not change my colours,

With the passage of time;

I will always remain loyal to my masters,

And try to be like a shade all the time;

I will make endeavours to emulate the sweet

Language of birds in my own way,

To make them happy and mirthful; I will

Shake my body haphazardly to provide you

The whiff of air to some extent;

I don’t want to look-like a grown tree, but

I would like to imbibe the sterling qualities

Of always-giving trees; I repeat my resolve

To be like, that is how I look into

The huge mirror daily.

Someday, my wish will be fulfilled by the Lord,

I know for sure.

Copyright@Rakesh Chandra