The Burden

The burden was getting heavier

It’s been a while,

Since I was dragging it along.

Across the plains it began

Moving on to the beaches

And then came the deserts.

My shoulders were wearing out

My legs giving away too.

The breathe was uneven

And the heartbeat through the roof.

Passersby looked at me in surprise

Friends gave a disapproving nod.

But I couldn’t just leave it lying around.

Huffed and puffed, but never gave up.

The burden was getting heavier

But I labored along.

I was looking for a helping hand

But none came forward.

I was looking for a respite

But none did appear.

Soaking in the rain,

Burning under the sun,

I labored along.

The destination was near, finally.

All the pain would be gone,

There’ll be sunshine again

And gentle breeze be blown.

But I couldn’t move ahead

As the burden had just grown

The feet felt weary

And the shoulders were torn.

I had to give up the burden

Else the dream was just gone.

It was time I realized.

That I let it all go,

The burden I was carrying

And the shackled chains

It wouldn't come off easy

I knew it all along

Down came my flashy blade

Only then it was all gone.

All it took was a little sacrifice

Of flesh and some blood.

But I was free.

Just a throbbing pain

And a gentle smile

I would heal again

With someone tending to me

I just closed my eyes

For all of it to see.

I chewed on my teeth

And sauntered towards her.

The baggage was all gone

Was all I whispered in her ear.

The smile that she flashed

Is all that I wanted to see

Those tears in her eyes

I saw love twirling in them

All just for me…