On a waning night
Sadness kills the growing moon
Regret kills moonlight

In ease of tired sleep
I prevent a lively dream
From hazy eyes deep

Holding on to props
I lag over my speedy youth
And the musing stops

In my aging hands
Griping a fading fabric
I discard silken strands

Seema Aarella

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