In The Depths of the Night by Shobha Diwakar

The beauteous setting sun silently slid away

Leaving the sky clear of its traces

Somewhere the birds flew to nestle in their nests

The sky bereft of clouds

Enveloped the earth awaiting the rising moon

From some remote corner

Hidden from human eyes

The humble stars began to creep and shine

I lay awake staring out of the window

The bars disturbing the sight

The crash of something fallen

Started me as I sat and wondered

At the harsh protruding sound

I hugged and cuddled myself

Even as he lay by my side asleep

Unaware of the beauty of the night

All at once, he clutched me

Held me tight, caressed me

The night stealthily whispered into my ears

This is a romantic night

Keep still enjoy the pleasures of the night

Time stood still

As he whispered sweet nothings into my ears

The sight, the sounds enhanced the togetherness

The night grew deep the silence- embraced love divine

Each moment filled with rapture

The passion lived and lingered

The two together swirled and whirled

Into pastures left unturned

Swiped and wiped it seemed too long ago

The beauteous night stayed awake

For two lovers long lost on their weary way

Time had not receded from their lives

They were lost somewhere in the bustle of life

The awakening had come with this beauteous night

That not all was lost

Life is meant to be lived

Love crowns its glory

Whether far or near

Love does not separate

It brings you near

Love shared is divine

Love curtailed distorts

To love and cherish is a lively act

I felt its pulse

When he held me tight

The night was beauteous

I slept all night

Cuddled in his arms

Like an innocent child

Bereft of fright

Dr. Mrs. Shobha Diwakar, was Head, English, C.P. Mahila Mahavidhyalaya, Jabalpur, M.P is retired now. She was appointed in the guest faculty, Dept of PG Studies & Research in English, Rani Durgavati Vishvavidhyalaya, and supervised M Phil theses. She was also Honorary Prof. of English, St. Aloysius’ College [A] Jab. She has published many research papers, stories, poems and essays in national, international and online journals. She contributes regularly to writerslifeline.ca and Indian Periodical.

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