A WISH

One evening I sat alone

On the verandah
And looked up towards the sky.
All of a sudden,
A shooting star passed by.
I thought for a moment -
What shall I wish?
I wondered and wondered.
Then, a beautiful thought
Came to my mind.
I felt as if God said something
In my ears, silently.
I closed my eyes and wished -
Let there be no chaos
And confusion anywhere
But only happiness, love
And peace everywhere.

 

[Published in the 'feelings' column of 'Horizon', the Saturday supplement of 'The Assam Tribune' on 20 March 2010]