Hereafter, Forever…

The radiant sun, the grass green,

The flirtatious breeze under the infinite blue,

The chirpy birds, the lake’s sheen,

The evening sky with its rosy hue,

The somber twilight, the wet rain,

The cold night breeze, the white moon,

The countless stars, the aging pain,

The empty terrace, the expectant room…

They wait with me, hold my hand,

Caressing it, try to explain.

Getting up, I take a stand,

“Bring her back,” I complain.

Amidst the hustle and bustle,

A loud report blows supreme;

The Gray Beast draws into the castle,

Its followers — still in sleep and dream.

The sun’s slanting rays

Peer through the billowing smoke.

Steering me from my daze

Is another whistle’s loud croak!

I turn my gaze away from the sun’s rays—

There I see her — looking expectantly on.

Oh! It’s been so many days—

And towards her, I am magically drawn.

Enveloped in magnificence,

Is she in her lavender gown—

The world, as if in cognizance,

Looks on, mute, yet without a frown!

The fling of the arms, the meeting of the eyes,

The unsaid words on either lip—

The gentle showers from the skies

Complete a candid, perfect clip!

Hand in hand, we walk together

Into the velvety sunlight —

In our hearts will remain forever

This consuming delight…

This poem is a sequel to a much older piece: "Separation or Union?". 
Follow this link to read it: http://theindigeniusden.blogspot.in/2008/07/separation-or-union_15.html