Unknown Sorrow Poem by Shankaran Kutty

(Today, my entire neighbourhood in office, went for a team outing. So I was practically alone. Went down alone for a cup of tea… While having tea alone, saw a young girl – 20-23, on the phone. Could see that her face was sad. I couldn’t hear her because she was at the corner and it being a basement, not very well lit. She stood frozen, oblivious of her surroundings. Slowly her face turned sadder and sadder. Then tears filled her eyes and when it starting flowing down, not even aware of it, she continued to speak. I wondered what would have made her so sad, but that progressive increase in her sorrow and the change in her expressions still remain etched. I couldn’t help her, I knew, so all I could do was to express my anguish and support through a poem)

Why do you stand in a corner and weep
Shun your memories, do not them keep
I am there for you, and a million other souls
For whom a smile on a face is top of their goals
So why stand there, please do come hither
That sparkle in your eyes, let it not fade or wither
The gloom that fills your heart today
Will fade, and happiness will come your way

Whatever caused those tears to drop
Have passed by, now let the tears stop
The clouds are gone, the sky is clear
Seek all those who hold you dear
And all those who have made you cry
Let them go, let their memories pass by
Now when you seek, only those hands clasp
That in times of need, will firmly grasp

Fresh winds of change will certainly blow
To bring a bright and sunny tomorrow
The waters of hurt, however deep
Through the sands of time will slowly seep
Even hearts of rock will one day melt
When the breeze of your love is gently felt
The springs of sorrow, will soon run dry
So come here dear, please do not cry

Lives of all, please understand
Are often dealt a cruel hand
But strong are those who when they fall
Get up, and dust and then stand tall
The hurt of fall they cast aside
And gamely take their forward stride
Sadness and joy, they treat as one
They are those who life’s victories have won