I Tried

By Shonil Gramopadhye

You asked for my name,

I gave you my world.

You made a claim,

I stayed silent—not a word.

You lit the flame

My soul preferred,

But all you did was blame,

While I made sure you were heard.

All this while you called me names,

While in silence, I hurled.

Funny how you played the game,

As my eyes softly pearled.

By Shonil Gramopadhye