The sun poured itself into the sea
At dusk
In distress
And with relief

Offering to the vast expanse of kindness
All the suffering that it had endured
During the day’s travel
The hourly travails

For it must unburden itself before bidding adieu
To be able to rise at dawn once again
In pristine splendour
In raw freshness

And the sea
Repeatedly accepts this burden
Twisting and turning in agony
Throbbing through the ebbs and tides

For the sea knows
That for all the pain the sun inflicts
It also gives back with gratitude
In equal measure

Through the first rays of dawn
Riding the surface of the waves
Rejuvenating, exhilarating, life-giving
Injecting vigour and enthusiasm to each new day

Subir Chakraborty / 3rd Aug 2018