Silent Emotions

My nights are killed by the absent moon
dams of reason blocking tears soon
cant spend a moment sans worries of day
ignorant of what lacks, will or the way.

These days I play chess with almighty
castling my heart when emotions sway slightly
I ask him why my love is put to test,
he says "please continue without unrest".

Some days i see oases in my barren chest
holy water eludes before quenching my thirst
questions self - why did you start the journey?
a drop of hope says - its sets your life's story.

Peaks get steeper as I approach Olympus
I am no Magellan, neither Columbus
why cant i just forget these as a dream?
But I gave my blood once to live this dream.


                                       ------------- vishnu