Platform

His hair
Though all white
in the midst of some black
looked darker at a glance
He always looked way younger
than his contemporary;
Tonight, when I am recalling him
I remember our last meeting
on the platform
No, we were not emotional;
Rather we were busy checking
things as per the list
I never came to know
if my migration to the land of liberty
made him happy, proud, or sad.

Lucknow, India