Mirage

On my face wearing that smile
I had walked miles and miles
in search of water
and a soothing bower.
Despite the blisters in my poor feet
I am walking
amidst this dust and under the heat.

My happiness knew no bounds
when I heard that sound.
I was walking on the air
when I saw
a glimpse of that water reservoir.
With you I developed an affinity
because I was very thirsty.

The discovery of that elixir
made me build castles in the air.
My parched lips tried to feel solace.
The feeling was just marvelous.
Then the wind scattered
the pictures of my collage
and I realized
you were just a mirage.
                                          -Tanushree Dutta

On my face wearing that smile
I had walked miles and miles