Desert

By Kalyani Warrier

I walked like I could see human land

I thought that my hard work paid off

Walking in sand that tried to bury my feet in a million times

I couldn't give up.

I had to live till the blood pumped out into my veins

I hoped to find my own way soon

But it was impossible as I radared my vision all around,

Sand, sand, and sand.

I feared when the sun left me during dawn

I could feel the merciless world taking revenge through the ravages

I wanted shelter, care, warmth, and love,

But I was trapped by something that I had underestimated all my life.

I dragged myself hoping to see an oasis in the midst of this inhuman land

But mirages cheated me along the way;

Just like how I lied to myself, asking to be safe–

I thought that camels and cacti would stay with me

But it all felt flat, as I was trapped in such vain

I wanted to scream to all the souls above

That saw me wrecked, still left me untouched

I couldn't die because I could never accept this wicked death

I dragged myself till I came to a halt

When my breath felt shallow, and short

I collapsed to the ground like I belonged there for eternity,

Rotting in endless sand and storms burying it all with me.

By Kalyani Warrier