Poetry Corner* Dr. Archan Mehta

 

Moving Forward

There, there now: Let me comfort you. 

Give me a hug. Give me a kiss. I know how

You feel. Life is challenging, but there is no

Use crying over spilled milk, my dear. I know

You no longer feel the same about them. And

Yet, it is difficult to let go of childhood friends

And family. But they no longer make sense and

Have no place in your life. It is time for you to move

On and play your own song. The past is history and

Let it be. Honey, don’t you see? You have outgrown

Them. If you still feel empty inside, well, it is time

To find the beauty within and slither into a new skin.

You don’t have to dance to the fancies and whims of

Your Kith and Kin. They don’t own your heart and soul.

You can live alone and still be happy and find peace of

Mind. Don’t allow those who don’t matter to control,

Manipulate and bully you. They are no longer a part of you.

BIO

Dr. Archan Mehta has earned a PhD. in Management. Currently, he is a Consultant and Writer based in India. In his free time, he likes to stroll the outdoors and party with close friends. 

He is also fond of meditation.

Please feel free to reach out to the poet at archanm@hotmail.com at your convenience.