When You Leave Me Alone, What To Do..... Poem by lalitha iyer

Sunsets
but hearts
how to stand
when you leave me alone
in this loveless land
the air sings
songs we sang together
waves whispers
the missing words
budding petals
wait for your dews
how to bear
the hour of nights
they weight upon
my pensive heart
sleep has farewelled
my silent cot
I see through
the darkness a glow
the pyre
the burning fire
it scorches my lungs
and kills my thoughts
I am numb
you left me alone
looting all my treasures
my life I gave you
You robbed me of yours
now both
is yours
I a begging maid.