What Is It Today? Poem by Saaqib Bashir Sheikh

What is it today?

Outside my window,
I see
No one calling for me.
Did you spot someone
Waiting to play with me?
No way.

I see
It deserted,
As if a wave
Has swept it away.

I see
No toys around,
Not the little hands
Outside my window
Carrying them,
Excited to share with me.

I see
The Cuteness!
Becoming a mere speck
In the distance
Outside my window
I look.

What is it today?

Did you forget earlier
To tell me
It was my day?
I rose to celebrate,
I see
Nothing was there
Outside my window.