SOUVIK Chakraborty
Burnpur, West Burdwan
Playfully, she moves out of her cocoon and seeks the unknown
Rummaging inside the bag of tricks, she chooses a magic ring
Encouraging sunlight smiles down at her, illumines her path
Expectant, full of innocent wonder, she reaches for the door
Though hesitant, she utters an incantation and waves her hand
Hope courses through her as she waits for a miracle to happen
And when the locks open, she summons up courage, steps inside.
Day in and day out, dreams take birth and go back to their graves
All good things come to an end, embellished castles tumble down
Sleep doesn’t stay for long, has to give in to the necessities of life
Governed by rules, emotions last seconds before dissolving away.
Upwards, yet, fly the heart’s desires; sudden wind carries them far
Peace unfurls Her golden wings and receives the silent prayers…
Towards a coveted realm, where love dwell and eternity waits
A small yet determined step, the emancipated girl takes.