Only Time Will Tell

By Rithika Lyer

The day broke with a gentle cajole

As I woke myself from the night before

I look at myself and take in as a whole

Me and my broken soul

Another day, another beginning they say

Keep your gloom and sorrows at bay

But for how long will I stay

In misery trapped like a prey

I cannot obey

Rules left astray

By people and everything they say

But as I seek to wash away

All my dismay

It always returns to stay and slay

But I have to conceal and ignore

My tears from the night before

For I have a role

And have to be in control

I think of myself and my goal

A smear a line of kohl

Under each lifeless hole

A splash of blush

On cheeks so plush

And a coat of color on lips so lush

Is all it takes to cover the flush?

As I lock myself away with a gentle hush

My mind releases a mocking squeal

As I hope my wounds will heal

With the day after today in wishful zeal

All as I adorn a darling dress with not much reveal

And jewelry to appeal

Only to finally seal all I feel

By Rithika Lyer