Endless Night

When did looking ahead
turn into looking back
The path that stretched out 
full of promise and hope
is a weary road 
tarred with 
broken dreams 
shattered aspirations

When did a clean slate 
fill up with 
incoherent scribbling 
unfinished sketches
I set out to write my story 
in bright colours
glittering strokes
Over the years 
they turned into 
faded splotches
tarnished lines 

When did joy 
turn into despair
All the dreams 
reduced to nightmares
Every sunrise 
shone with optimism 
now it tells me 
I have another day 
to get through

Weary in body and mind
All I wish for 
is endless night 
so I can blend 
into the darkness

© 2014 Uma Venkatraman ~ All Rights Reserved