The Backup

It's 2 AM..

I stare at the phone as the messages back up,
They remind me of our late night chats..
I stare at the screen till it goes off
Memories begin their backup now..
Each moment with you flashes across my mind,
gradually fading off,
like my smile did, when things ended between us.

It's 3 AM..

I stare pointlessly outside the window
It's pit dark
As dark as the depths of your eyes
I fumble through the darkness, gasping for air
I frown, as I search the traces of light in vain
Only to realise that you have taken all of it with you.

It's 5 AM

I hear the early birds chirping outside
The night will gradually evolve into a beautiful day
Like I evolved
from being dubious about living with you,
to being unable to live without you..
I clear the foggy window pane amidst all my doubts
As the morning kicks in...

It's 6 AM

The rays of light now return to my window..
Scattering into seven colours in a tiny morning dew
Birds chirp and whistles blow
As the radio plays an old song
I fill the morning breeze within
and welcome the rising day

It's 7 AM

I start my day with a new hope..
Leaving your memories behind
..to backup at 2 AM !!

© Aditee Joshi