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A Story by Mehar Anaokar

In my opinion, these are the best poems I've written in my short, sixteen year old life.

1. Life
It's all going to change for you someday
Your childhood friends will drift away
And nothing you try will make them stay
But that's life

You'll find someone down the road
Maybe they'll love you, maybe they won't
Maybe you'll remain all alone
But that's life

Snakes will hiss along your path
Making you cross bridges built to collapse
They'll snatch your world right from your hands
But that's life

You'll soar in your thrift, you'll drown in your debt
Your mind will fill with clouds of regret
You'll win the draw, you'll lose the bet
But that's life

You'll start to laugh as you drown in your tears
You'll carry your hopes, unleash your fears
You'll find that nothing is how it appears
But that's life

You'll love and curse the sky above
You'll cry about friends, you'll cry about love
And they'll all tell you to man up
Because that's life

But someday when the world is yours
After you've fought and tore and clawed
When you've claimed all your rewards
You'll smile
You'll smile at people, come and gone
You'll smile at pictures, smile at songs
You'll smile at your triumphs you'll smile at your wrongs
You'll smile

Because it's the scratches on knees and driving fast cars
It's losing your breath and falling apart
It's finding yourself, it's finding your heart
THAT'S life.

2. The Taxi
She called for a taxi
She called for a ride
She saw the driver wave
And quickly got inside

It's getting late, she thought
As she told him the address
She kept her purse on her lap
And tugged a little at her dress

Around 11:30
Fifteen minutes had been up
The driver took a different turn
And stopped the car abrupt

She asked him what was wrong
She told him to start the car
Grudgingly he turned the keys
As two headlights appeared not too far

He drove down the dark streets
She was now more awake than ever
She finally recognised a sign
And thought the night to be over

The headlights drew closer
Just as she reached her gate
The driver stopped a few metres early
And told her to wait

2 men got out from the car behind them
And she let out a scream
She let herself out and began to run
Hoping it was just a dream

"Hey you there, stop!"
She heard as she continued on her way
She heard the footsteps get louder
And thought this was her last day

A young man, maybe her age
Caught up to her as she fell
He helped her up and smiled
And asked her if she was well

He told her he had called the cops
As he expressed his concern
He told her to be careful
Because it's a cruel world

He told her of his tragic past
Of a fallen sister
He said he'd never gotten over
The blow Fate had administered

She looked at him, unable
To speak another word
She squeezed his arm, then went inside
And behind the door a sob was heard

Her heart was still beating loud
Her mind was in unrest
How many girls before her
Had been put to the test?

She thought of their families
Father, mother, neighbour
She thought of their grieving hearts
And folded her hands in prayer

She closed her eyes and and exhaled
A tear rolled down her cheek
She said, dear God, the worlds become a mess
Where have you been?

She demanded for an answer
She demanded an escape
She demanded for an end
To murder, pillage and rape

3. Last Night and Forever
I heard the rain come pouring down
Come crashing down on me
I saw the streetlight flicker
Like a fading memory
I walked down the road that we had taken
Oblivious, lost in a dream
I was walking back out, out of this road
Away from that heartbreak street

The earth threw up stop signs
And at each one I lingered
Only to find out I had to leave
For you had slipped right through my fingers
I know that I will miss you
I know things will never be the same
I know you might forget me
And I know you're not to blame

Though our connection has lost its charm
Even though the bond has been severed
I thought of you, will continue to
Last night, and forever

I watched the dirt get washed away
Washed away from under my feet
I began to feel an ache inside
I was broken but somehow complete
Drop by drop the rain slowed down
The storm had nearly passed
On and on I walked down the road
That wasn't built to last

Clouds of regret filled sky above
The ground beneath began to shake
I felt so hurt to have to leave you
Back on that street of heartbreak
When I turned the road seemed shorter
Than it was when I looked ahead
It felt easier to stay, though I knew I couldn't
In the past among tears I had shed

I took a deep breath and went far away
And with the distance, I felt better
I was hesitant,yes, but ill be strong
Last night, and forever.

(As a submission for the Decipher Press contest I was required to answer a few questions, here they are:
Professional- Diplomatic.
Educational- all things labelled 'educational' aren't necessarily so. You may learn a few more facts, but where does that get you?
Remarkable- The overwhelming feeling of contentment after finishing a piece of writing.
Intriguing- 'intriguing' is one of my favourite words in the English language. It's got a spell of enchantment to it.
Epic- Born and raised in India, the first thing that comes to my mind when I hear 'epic' is the Ramayan and the Mahabharata, two epic sagas about the gods.
Virtue- I believe that honesty holds higher importance than all other virtues. Honesty to others, sure, but most of all, honesty to ourselves.
Fantasy- I'm a major Potterhead. I have read all seven books several times, back to front and upside down (that's kinda tough, though) and it's my favourite series, mainly because it's got a special place in my childhood. When you say fantasy, I think of wizards and witches. I think of grindylows and boggarts and hippogriffs, because that's what J.K Rowling taught me.
Mystery- Life. Existence. Who we are and how we came to this day. We've got theories, we've got beliefs, but we have no prrof. Life as we know it is a mystery. )

© 2016 Mehar Anaokar

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KT-B

Wow I'm blown away by your work, so clever I loved it all and these are definitely going in my library - you are so talented and seem naturally so, keep up the good work and share, share, share - best wishes