FROM LIGHT TO LIGHT

         FROM LIGHT TO LIGHT

A numb body, a tired soul 

I lay on my bed, waiting for the guest to come.

My eyes are open, or am I dreaming?

who knows? For my life could have been a dream.

A whisper, a touch, silent sobbing

A sudden realization of being near my dear ones

They disappear-or is it me who has vanished?

Some questions have to wait for the answer.

No light - utter darkness

Deafening silence, yet complete bliss.

Desires and wishes remain no more,

a strange aura of nothingness.

I see the light again - a faint glimmer,

it multiplies tenfold, blinding my eyes.

Adjustment takes time, meanwhile I dream of

all I had been doing while i was alive.

Moments later, perhaps after eternity,

nothing happened, but something surely did.

I was again with my people,

in a place I knew not.

But the people were as if from a long lost memory.

Yes, the ones who had died before me.

No preambles, no greetings. They took me with them

to a dwelling they had made on  "the other side of light"...

Reviews

[Bushra Naqshbandi]

The poem is like a soothing lullaby and is perhaps your best poem out of the ones I've read till now. It is so meaningful, so deep and truly a masterpeice. :) The title is also very well chosen. I loved it! :)

A numb body, a tired soul
I lay on my bed, waiting for the guest to come.
You've painted the picture of a person dying very accurately and yet very peacefully. Great job! :)

My eyes are open, or am I dreaming?
who knows? For my life could have been a dream.
The vague uncertainty of death and that of life itself has been portrayed so clearly in these lines. Beautifully written. :)
They disappear-or is it me who has vanished?
Good question. You've told the story gradually, peacefully and absolutely truthfully. The quesions you've asked are so genuine. Hats off! :)

No light - utter darkness
Deafening silence, yet complete bliss.
Desires and wishes remain no more,
a strange aura of nothingness.
Wow! A welcome feeling. You've expressed this excellently! :)
I see the light again - a faint glimmer,
it multiplies tenfold, blinding my eyes.
Adjustment takes time, meanwhile I dream of
all I had been doing while i was alive.
Very intriguing thoughts expressed really well. :)

Moments later, perhaps after eternity,
nothing happened, but something surely did.
These lines are simply superb! The paradox is great. :)
I was again with my people,
in a place I knew not.
But the people were as if from a long lost memory.
Yes, the ones who had died before me.
No preambles, no greetings. They took me with them
to a dwelling they had made on "the other side of light"...
These lines were so awesome. I have absolutely no words to commend you on your creativity and writing skills.way to go! Keep up the good work! :)

[Maumil Mehraj]

People like you renew my passion to write...Thanks again, my friend for the lovely review! Much appreciated!

[Bushra Naqshbandi]

You're most welcome! :)

[Miss Sharon]

(No preambles, no greetings. They took me with them to a dwelling they had made on "the other side of light"...) A wonderful closure to this awesome post! I love it. ~Sharon

[Reina Love]

I love this one its speaks to me

[Maumil Mehraj]

Thanks for reading dear

[B]

Very creative
I love how you take me with you through phases and memories
I see serenity in turmoil

What a beautiful write ....

[Maumil Mehraj]

Thanks very much for your beautiful review!

[Rajat malik]

Awesome writing!!!
'No preambles, no greetings. They took me with themto a dwelling they had made on "the other side of light"...'
I loved it......

[Maumil Mehraj]

Thanks for reading, Rajat!

[Rajat malik]

My pleasure, dear

[R Smith]

your best work and a great work of life beyond this, absolutely love the last stanza, you expressed my longing to be and see the other side of the light...... when the time comes of course :)

[Maumil Mehraj]

You made my day! Thats all :)

[R Smith]

you're welcome :)

[Pushkar Prabhat]

WoW!!!
visions of after life......
brilliant writing......
i loved it!!!
:)

[Maumil Mehraj]

Thanks Pushkar for the review!

[AaronFreitas]

Another awesome write my friend... always enjoy your work :)

[Maumil Mehraj]

Thanks aaron my friend...i am glad you do!

[sapna sagar]

excellent poetry maumil...n...beautifully written....

[Maumil Mehraj]

shukriya....i appreciate :)

[sapna sagar]

bahot achha likhti ho.

[Peggy-Lou]

I like your writing style!

[Maumil Mehraj]

Many thanks