Why? Poem by Sankar Sehanabis

Never had I believed that I could not touch.
So I dreamed to touch it.
The moon was fixed in the wall of the sky.
I desired to touch from the top of the hill.
So I climbed the stony hills but failed.
This was only for you.

Never had I believed that you would not listen.
So I sang to narrate aspect.
You explained it as deserve.
But docile couldn’t be harmonic.
Still I tried my best to become melodious.
This was only for you.

Never had I believed that I could not win.
So I joined in race.
But I enjoyed as you were there.
I was upset as you overlooked me.
Did I expect recognition?
Still I admire you.
Why?
I don’t know.