Why does the heart feel empty?
There's so much love to give,
But none to take.

It's empty yet so heavy.
How can it be so lifeless,
And still ache?

Take a big earthen ***
Add all the people there,
Even if you like it or not...
Now pour in a cup of care.

Watch with patience for a while
Let it simmer till you see some smile,
See the colours blending in—
And nothing different can be seen.

Now add some praise and respect,
A pinch of gloom just to offset.
A handful of joy to your taste,
Melded together to make a paste.

Put the jar of segregation apart—
Instead, add some integration with heart.
Mix it well and leave it to rest,
To make it taste its level best.

Garnish it with some grated love
Little humanity, for the cherry on top.
That's how you make a lovely dish—
The dish of love, the dish of peace!

Going through memories, I found
I no longer drape in yellow.
Is it because it is far too loud?
Or have I gone too shallow?

Did happiness shy away,
No longer wanting to be seen?
Did curiosity give up its way
For greys with tints of green?

Did anxiety magnify
What was meant to be so warm?
Did it flame into burning rage,
Losing all its charm?

Is the hue of light too bold?
That comfort now hides in shadow?
Yet, the hope in heart holds high —
Like daisies in the meadow.

Painted in the iron heart too long
Is the raging rush of red.
How do I now convince myself?
That sunshine can be my shade?

Shall I leave the blind slightly drawn?
Let warmth peek through the pain?
So maybe one day, I’ll pick yellow
In the shade —
Sunshine through the rain.

Into the wilderness—
With no trace of humanity.
Lies a world so peaceful,
Totally unaware of reality.