As the night descended
that pleasant summer evening
when the crescent moon
surreptitiously joined our union
the slight breeze danced
across our faces
the smells of the lake and fire
were positively delicious
in their earthly familiarity
I sat in front of you
when time came to a standstill
and body, mind and emotion
aligned to experience
the ultimate state of
bliss, peace and serenity
I suddenly became aware
and realised
the futility of words.

As I absorb the loneliness
I feel very close
to the edge of life
I become friends with myself.

Nothing deters me
from treading the wavering, meandering
unvarnished truth of life.
Its vicissitudes, complexities
and uncertainties
become devoid of meanings
questions do not look for answers
problems do not search solutions
Life's profundity surfaces
into its very existence
the solitude is so complete and full.

Life comes to a full circle
as I absorb the loneliness
I feel very close
to the edge of life
I become friends with myself.

When you look at me
your limpid expressive eyes
unleash and unfold
life's enigma
I resolve not to understand
its layered complexities
or read between the lines
of words unsaid.

Your nonchalant gaze
your majestic,carefree steps
leaves me spellbound
devoid of feelings,
emotions and sentiments.

I am exhilarated, intrigued
and sometimes baffled.
I just dwell in those moments
for time stands still
all questions dissolve
the thin dividing line
between life and death
fades into oblivion.
I stand in front of you
in amazement and bewilderment.

I miss you,

for the calm, quiet and serenity

that engulfs me in your presence.

I can connect 

to the vast expanse of the infinite

my ephemeral, ethereal self

reaches eternity

to the space

where I belong

and long to be forever.

It is beautiful

when time and space

transcends itself

and when one is transported

to a world where words are meaningless

where the five elements

meet and merge

and the intellect is devoid of 

feelings,

faith

and judgments.

Where everything comes to a standstill

it is here that I belong

to myself

my "source".