Invitation to new life

Gate of a new life

opened to me

Slowly I step

and ponder

what comes to me

If I were to leave

what lies beyond?

Many a times

I wait till sunset

Just to see

if the door ajar

Sitting still

I dare not move

certain not to go far

The place has come

to agree with me

As I am a part

of the majestic scene

Within these walls

I cry and laugh

Trying to recollect

memories of past

wonder if I leave

will I be safe?

Will I survive?

Will I be free?

gates open to me

yes, it is true

Yet if I leave,

will my steps lead

to you?

That’s how I think

and express

to you

even if the gates

remain unlocked

I would never step

outside these walls

walls have been inked

branded in my soul

with tears and sorrow

caging me for ever.