Absence

Sitting on a bed all empty and cold

A thousand recollections vaguely unfold

In a deafening silence feeling so alone

I count the hours till you come home

Birds they chant it is early morn

Another day hath come to scorn

I open my eyes something feels so wrong

I yearn for your laughter sweet and warm

At purple dusk dark shadows they seep

Unto my solitary wakeful retreat

Slumped in a corner so urging to weep

Eyes tightly closed I strive to sleep

How do I cope oh what do I do?

When you’re away I’m sad all blue

Believe me love its nothing but true

My world is in ruins if not for you!

© Kamalika Jayathilaka