you were the heart i nurtured

the eternal voice that eased my thoughts

the crutch that grew to be a part of me

but when you parted with me that night

(for an ordinary chrysalis)

the soul i thought i knew so well

the lucid rays that radiated solace

had vanished forever.

 

metamorphosis took you from me.

 

etched into my irises

a permanent scar that bettered my sight

i see now, my world never stops melting

reconstruction and destruction.

the stable roots planted firmly at eyes close

are again uplifted at eyes open

i long for a locum

one that is as anchored as you once were

but alas, metamorphosis is a stubborn thing,

and the only thing that can avoid change

is metamorphosis itself.

 

written by Neeha Mikkilineni

reviewed by Saanvi Gutta and Tryphena Pilli

 

Reference:

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