Eclipse

I see no light when I wake up

Everything's dark, hazy and messed up

I move ahead to light a candle,

But, sigh!, the flame produced also dwindles.

 

Irated, I switch on the torch

And the fluctuating little light it produces, I watch

I wonder why everything's so quiet and dark,

I cannot even hear any street dog bark.

 

The time is 12:00 noon

I see no sun or a faint moon

Is the time passing by, an eclipse?

The same time that countless philosophies depict -

 

As sad, black and inauspicious,

Because nothing natural around is luciferous.

Is it relating to something bad?

All such questions are making me mad...

 

There is an uncomfortable chill around

The tranquility outside produces no sound.

My tissues are feeling insecure,

Help! I don't want to be here anymore.

 

I have sensed that this eclipse has some relevance

With my life as it carries some vehemence

Which is the soul of my being,

Parting from it, I'll be eventually dying.

 

Exasperated, I have taken out a knife

I dont want to live an eclipse in my life.

I'm ready to bid a 'goodbye' to this world,

I no longer can pretend to be bold.

 

I'm ready to cheer the world with my demise

But suddenly I see something that makes me surprised.

Outside the sun is shining bright,

Everything has lighted up and now there is no reason for my fright.

 

Late but yes, I've realised it -

Good and bad days come and hit

We shouldn't be carried away by success or failure

And take personally any discomfiture.

 

I'm glad and satisfied

I take back all the references that dried -

My mood and occupied me with dullness

Finally, with little effort, I've restored my sanguineness.