Embers Poem by Mohammad Saif

In a realm where Chinar foliage once gracefully danced,
Now draped in yellowed garments, a fateful romance enhanced.
The passage of years has parted two entwined hearts,
Yet their souls, sundered, forever dwell in separate parts.

Like autumn's delicate brushstrokes on nature's canvas,
Their love transformed, veering towards a distant chasm.
The once vibrant Chinar leaves, lush and green,
Now mirror the void that their bond has seen.

Each leaf, akin to a cherished memory, descends with grace,
Summoning fragments of moments in a heart's sacred space.
But the estranged lovers, lost in their own spheres,
Find no bridge to traverse, despite their longing and tears.

Whispering with melancholy, the yellowing leaves confide,
Echoing the absence, the abyss where their love resides.
With each gust of wind, they softly voice their pain,
Yearning for the lovers' reunion, an ardently sought gain.

As seasons come and go, their love lies dormant, suppressed,
Their hearts yearn, in perpetual anguish, forever distressed.
The Chinar leaves, bearing a poignant plea,
Symbolise the void, the love's mournful decree.

Yet hope remains amidst the fading hue, resolute and true,
For love, though distant, carries a flame that will renew.
One day, beneath the Chinar's sheltering embrace,
The lovers shall reunite, the void shall find its solace and grace.

Until then, the yellow leaves descend in graceful flight,
Capturing the essence of love's passion and its might.
As they scatter, borne by the tender whisper of the breeze,
May love's reunion envelop them, setting their hearts at ease.