I WALKED into darkness
and she embraced me
all the while her eyes
kept looking for weakness

I stayed for a while
and shared a cup of tea…

But politely told her
that I could only stay
for 4 or 5 years
and not a day more –

you see…

it was enough for her
if enough for me

On the last day darkness wept
to lose a friend
but I embraced her cold hands
and kissed her lips
and said I loved her melancholy

but must leave to live
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