Distance



I closed my eyes when the wind blew,
and searched for your scent.
I tried to hear your voice,
in the whistles that the wind sent.

 I tried feeling your touch on my skin,
when the wind grazed my arm.
I tried to perceive your presence next to me,
when the wind was so warm.

 And then, when I opened my eyes,
you were in front of me..
Not in matter, not for real..
But you were there, in front of me.

 I slowly lifted my hand,
to brush my fingers on your face.
And just like that..in a split second,
you disappeared, without leaving a trace!

 I curse the distance, 
As I wait for the wind to blow again;
I curse the longingness,
As I prepare to close my eyes, yet again!

                                                             -Kruthi

PS. I'd written this sometime during college. 

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