have you ever had a lover
whom you’d really like to leave
though you’d never want to hurt her
or watch her silent grieve
you’ve been lovers for a while
and she held you through your fears
but you’re tired of her smile
and you’re tired of her tears
just find a lonely friend
who can heal her shattered sighs
and their hearts together mend
till the smile reaches her eyes
forever love is only stories
but there’s comfort in the lies.
*****
M.A. Mohanraj
January 13, 1994