Tangerine

 Acid in my spirit 

Briefly spilled blazing fire, on top of tall trees.

Briefly. Just for a few minutes

Before you dove into the sea-bed

Briefly, every evening

Hurting the bridge of my nose with the mixed pleasure of 

tearing for joy 

It aches; but as long as you're not around, it is quite cool and comfortable

Ironic. I know you're just on the other side of the horizon

Your promise kept every morning without fail- 

since the beginning of time. 

Although I cannot face you directly, your loyalty - 

strong, fiery, and steady 

Gives color to everything I see

Loving me from the distance. 

Burning yourself 

and yet, going on

For me. 

So much of prose spread in your history 

and you still remain poetic

Dear Partner of my Journey. 

(c) Anu Madhubhashinie