Labyrinth

I searched the way to the sea shore,

like a shadow I walked to meet the sea

to say hello after  a century

seeing me the waves like
guilty assassins bent down,
their roar was less than a bleating.

Give me my love,

where have you hidden him?

how could you own him up

he is my treasure worthier than

yours.The sea sank down the sand
and the mud drew a labyrinth.

The air, the setting sun all 

looked grim as if ashamed.

I turned my face to the descending

darkness alone with him in my memory.

After three steps I heard- 

I am here my love to guide you,

the sea disgorged me and dried up

come let's fill it up again.

Sabita Sahu