River Companion

I walked along the river

It was calm and cold there

I feel I could shiver

Blowing my hair was the zephyr.

I stopped for I suddenly see

A girl in front of me

Crying, helpless, I can see

She’s probably pleading in me.

Pathetic, yes she was

If only I could calm her

If only I could make it last

If I am just stronger.

In that cold misty night

I want to help her fight

The nightmare that’s killing her being

If I don’t fear, if I’m just braver.

But like her,

I’m defeated, outcasted, down and feared

I’m gloomy, I’m running away

From the pain that’s tearing me.

I look at her sad eyes

I feel like invading her thoughts

There I saw plights

Yes, she’s weary and so am I.

I want to talk

But I’d rather walk

I was alarmed she’s following me

I’m guilty so I faced again her plea.

Yes, she needs companion

And I feel being so

We stared each other

Eyes, thoughts were talking but no words to utter.

For a moment,

I came to know her

She’s not different from me

And we’re like each other.

I came to realize later

We have the same battle

To fight fear, the gloom, the pain

That’s like dagger, it’s tearing.

Just then I’ve found comfort

It’s the serenity that took us both

I’m relieved I’m not alone

Thanks for that river; I’ve met my reflection….