The Sense Of Freedom In The Sky | Aindri Basu

When those stars shine in the dark and desolate sky,
From the murky depths of my soul, I feel a fire ignite
That day I started walking with nothing by my side.

As softs winds started to blow,
I looked at the southern sky and witnessed its periwinkle glow.
I cloaked myself in the tranquil solitude,
I wanted to be heard but what if I was misunderstood?

Hatred echoed in my brain,
And I couldn’t help but be overwhelmed in pain.
Domestication of fear, the profundity of sadness,
I wondered if I would ever find happiness.

That unbearable time
When your heart stops to chime,
Still you say you’re okay
Honestly who can you trust? Who will actually be with you at the end of the day?
I tried to make those overpowering thoughts run away from sight
But I couldn’t, I ended up counting those reflecting stars in that dark and desolate night

Poet's note: I didn't necessarily write it for anyone in particular. I wanted my poem to portray how sometimes you're so unsure of yourself and you let self-doubt take over until you just give in. Those times it's as if no one is by your side and you cloak yourself in desolation hoping you'll find some inspiration from the twinkling and free stars. This poem all in all helps me to express how I feel and how it's rather impossible for me to share these thoughts of mine spontaneously. It gives me a sense of depth.