Like you.

I too, some days stay quiet and by myself.
Do you know why?
I'll tell you why.
To acquire the equilibrium of peace, sanity.

In parts, my quietness betrays me:
All at once.
Wordless, I return to the inferno
Of my past ghosts.

Then, I summon shoestring strength,
Not to question, analyze:
The obscure.
The obvious.

The lights go out.
I close my eyes.
I shut my body,
Except my breathing

I too, some days stay quiet and by myself.
Do you know why?
I'll tell you why.
To acquire the equilibrium of peace, sanity.

For Maryann De Leo
Dubai
2012

Geeta Chhabra

From the book: Smash My Glass by Geeta Chhabra