I See You Now

By Astha Agrawal

I see you now, ensnared in the eye of a callous storm,  

where thoughts howl louder than the bustling crowds,  

the struggle for each breath has turned into a norm.

You wail in silence, to the world so deaf, 

your plea ricochets into thin air, no response, only despair.  

Yet, you search for the sky so clear, even a fleeting calm just to draw near.

But trust me, love, I have braved this road through storms and fears for countless years,  

got through those sleepless nights - the pillow all drenched - yet you suffice.

If the world doesn't hear, you need not cry, for you are enough, no need to die;  

the winds will slow and a gentle breeze will flow,  

the lasting calm awaits you, for all you need to know!

By Astha Agrawal