The Depth of Relationship

The flowers may be deceptive
the fragrance may go away
the colour may fade away
the leaves may also
not be reliable
may fall off…

one goes another comes,
but roots remain secure
looking inward always
clasping rootlets and
roothairs together
with each other
for each other
till the end…

they sip and
assimilate energy
from all that reside
deep inside the gravity
gaining strength in unison
to remain and keep others alive…

their relationship with twigs and leaves
has neither length nor breadth
it has depth that strengthens
the root of the relationship
trying them not to dry up
with no expectations
during their lifetime
without being even
seen or heard…

–Kaushal Kishore

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