Listen Poem by Nachiketa Deb

I ask you as i close my eyes, 'why? '
You say, 'i know not, it seemed right at that moment'...
I rub my hair in exasperation, 'how silly,
Why do that for someone not kin? ' i ask...
'What am i to you, why risk it all for a mere
Band in your wrist? '
You say, 'that band defines me, makes me more than i am'
A tear sprouts from neath' my lids...
You notice and smile that loveable impish smile...
'I am here aren't i? else who do you talk to?
Your fears, your sorrows, i shall be part of,
From now until you join me'...
'Walk slow', i say, 'rest often, wait for me,
Do not go too far ahead, for i fear i shall not hear you'
'Let not that fear you feel overpower you', he says
'I swear, i shall be there...
Friendship forged by love of brothers,
Will not be forgotten'...
A grin spreads across my lips,
Getting lectured by that work of art,
Being stupid to actually listen and agree...
The grin lasts another moment then fades..
I realize my desperation...
Talking to he who has left me...
'Have i gone insane? is this not merely a monologue? '
'No! ' he says.. i am here',
And i open my eyes and feel comforted