Burden

Living here is a burden.
Unless I can fly;
These concrete structures are
                   like the lianas of rainforest--
entangled to each other in such a way
                   that it would hurt you deeply
if you ever try to fly: Fly high, higher!

Living here is a burden
Living here is a burden

Even though the sky is occasionally blue
Living here is a burden.

Whenever I thought of leaving you
Whenever I wanted to cross the doorstep  
Your pale and painful face emerges
                 like the flashing light at the horizon.

Lucknow, India