Sound of silence

I saw him gather shells on the shore

lingered for a moment of contemplation

threw all the shells into the sea

sat, eyes closed and senses shut

to breathe in the sea, suddenly

stood up and shouted competing

with the roar of the waves.

I wondered  was he sane,

doubted my own perceptions

when I saw him, walk towards
the sea, arms open to embrace

the ocean like his beloved.

I felt like warming up to him

to have a glimpse of his heart and mind

I asked: what are you doing here?

Without turning said he,

Sh..h..ss... don’t you see

I am speaking to my love.

Where is she? dared I

you blind woman , can’t you see

my love is everywhere,

in the sky, on the sand

and also in you,

I stood  transfixed

he moved away staring

at the horizon.

Sabita sahu