My life is a barren and arid land
no trees or bloom interrupt its grey monotony
no water falls except the scalding intensity of my tears
there is no warmth except the dry bare heat of anger
no light shines to break the clouds of disappointment
regret and misunderstanding dully, dutifully trail after me
fear stalks me continually, hackles raised, teeth barred
love cannot take root for the sun never shines
you say, seek your star but it does not shine in my sky
when I seek answers only questions are born
only silence answers when I ask,
Shaantii shaantii why do you elude me?