An abrupt encounter
R N Pokharel/ CA, USA
When eclipse subdued moon
Street lamps too went off
In the still of the night
Darkness enveloped the entire scene
I gave pause to my pace.
Gentle autumn breeze fondled my face,
I stared at the colossal air above
Amidst millions shining pearls
A rare spark seen nearing.
The ascending sparkle
Illuminated my track;
I took it for granted,
And marched ahead.
It too didn’t last long
Again I gave pause to my pace.
Then appeared;
In a caravan
Stoical glow-worms.
Alas!
In the hazy light
Stood a silhouette.
At a close glance
It appeared out to be
A mum with a kid.
Perplexed! Perplexed indeed.
For,
The duo was familiar.
I recalled,
The nuptial-knot,
The lassie, who deserted me,
Made me love the darkness.
Lightning occurred with thunder
The kid screamed;
I heard, I saw,
And could recognized
The duo rather was,
My ex and my kid
In quest of me.