Confessions from a neglected soul inside a casket

I lie inside, shoulders sore and no space to move,

Thinking of those decades, when I demanded for space,

I had the whole world for myself, yet wanted more,

She yielded, giving me space and made sure not to disturb.

I lie inside, my back crammed, insects climbed taking a bite,

My thoughts wandered, recalling the days

When she showered her love, unconditional and lived for me...

I accepted the love and gave her some but only when I thought I had the time.

I lie inside with no mobile phones, no laptops, no gadgets,

Thought of the days, when I lived on them and neglected my life,

She waited, she cursed, she fought, yet she stayed,

Praying for a dawn, when I would spend some time with her.

I lie inside my fingers half chewed, thinking of long hours spent on work,

While she waited, for a message from me or a phone call,

It was all me, " I don't want to, I don't like, Don't push me, Give me some time",

Realised but late, we have to make time and it won't wait for us after all.

- Confessions from a neglected soul inside a casket

Viji unplugged