Solitude

I stand in solitude at the sea shore,
Looking at infinity, the exotic panoramic sunset,
Just a stone throw away I stand bewildered,
watching the beautiful sun set at the sea shore.

I see the birds returning to the nest,
After a tiring day’s work they fly very high,
I wish I could rise to the sky,
Fly very high, have the freedom of birds,
But I stand in despair watching the sun,
sinking into the sea.

-Veena Haridas