Waves that shred their shells in departure
Made me wonder how I will survive.
Lost fields, greens, and love that faded
Never pitied the child in me.

Hair pinned, blouses and sarees draped pretty,
Searched in silence for kajal to hide—
Tears that marked the unrecognized me.

Trashed mails and backup chats drove me insane,
Shaking the innocence I had gathered.
Friends who mastered art in me
Mocked me to favor others.

Through ups and downs, I muster the courage I lost
To tell you—thanks for being a part.
Though our encounter is like a mirror,
I can see a part of me in you.