The world may bloom in colors bright and rare,
But without your soul, there’s nothing but the air.
Though laughter rings and golden lights may shine,
Existence fades if your hand isn't mine.
Come back to ruin me, to break what’s left apart,
And plant your thorns within my hollow heart.
I crave the sting, I beg for one more scar,
To feel your touch, no matter who you are.
For in my sight, your phantom beauty stays,
A lovely grief that haunts my lonely days.
Though joy may dance and beauty may remain,
Without your soul, the world is only pain.
In every crowd, in every hollow space,
These maddened eyes are searching for your trace.
They wander wild, they seek what isn’t there,
Chasing a ghost through cold and bitter air.
My pulse goes on, a rhythm sharp and thin,
But where is the life that used to beat within?
My heart still thuds, a heavy, leaden beat,
But "Life" has walked away on silent feet.
The world is draped in gold and velvet light,
Yet I am drowning in a timeless night.
The party glows, the wine is pouring free,
But if you’re gone—there’s nothing left of me.
-Jairam Kshirasagar
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