Ode to Thimphu

Ode to Thimphu

Now that I am going, my dear

I may come or may not;

For I have decided to leave you

And your presence;

On your lap have my part of life been nourished

And suckling the breasts of your love

In the form of adjustment and times,

I have attended the toddler-hood of feelings—

I can walk now without fear!

Now that I am leaving you

I am leaving you my trails on your body;

The times I stepped on u,

Were the most wonderful ones—

I stumbled

Fell down

Yet learned to rise again.

I am leaving you my moments back!

Now that I am going

I am leaving you my hopes

And if your love beckons me

With better moments,

I shall be back in your life

Not as a toddler,

But as a matured happy man!