Some days I look back; I reflect
Ascertaining the relevance of certain moments,
Moments that felt trivial then, but are invaluable now
Moments that felt precious then, but appear hollow and trifling now
Some days I look back; I reflect
I wonder at the way relationships have transformed
Relations that drove my world yesterday, how they’ve faded with the dust of time
Relations that I never cared for then, how can they now be my lifeline
Some days I look back; I reflect
I am appalled at the wonders of love
Love that was my sunshine and my smile those days, why is it the reason of my tears today,
Love that was inexistent then, is now bringing me back to my life
Some days I look back; I reflect
Trying to dig into the meaning of life, the purpose of my being,
Purpose that was visibly unambiguous and promising then, then why I feel astray now
Purpose for which I’d argued with friends, then why does it appear so vague and worthless now
Some days I look back; I reflect
How life challenges us through pain and fears
How have I changed over all these years
I certainly stride with an extensive repertoire!
Some days I look back; I reflect
Some days I would still look back; I would still reflect
©Vandana Bhasin
22.01.2021
True and beautiful!