The Wary Company

By Leena Kadam

They journey together

Without meeting…

Unless there is a drastic change

(That is inevitable),

Or there is a

Colossal catastrophe.

They commute the same path

They overcome obstacles together

They stand by each other,

Come what may

But they are never Together.

They deal with

The unimportant

Scattered trash of the world.

They remain humble and

Extend towards

Their common goal, Together.

Yet, they never come Together.

One cannot stay without the other.

The second is incomplete

Without the first.

They share a beautiful chemistry

They complete each other,

Yet, they never come Together.

If they are forced apart,

The world

Comes to a standstill.

Life stops.

Living shrinks.

Loss is procured.

Thus, they ought to be put together.

Yet, they never come Together.

They shine in each other’s beauty

They showcase each other’s pride.

Selfless, sacrificing, and solemn

They are each other’s guide.

Yet, they never come Together.

They rust together

They creak and screech together

They tolerate each pressing plight

Still, they never come Together.

A strange fragrance of love

Banquets around them.

A fragrant that can be seen

And

Heard

And

Felt.

There is a fire

that beautifully ignites them.

Their sparks are wonderful

Their sparks are bright.

Together they pose a beautiful sight.

Yet, they never come Together.

The steel tracks

Trace a strange love story

Of whose meeting,

I will forever remain wary!

By Leena Kadam