The single reason

by Deepika Raveendranathan
Calicut, Kerala

Love was the reason
Behind my thoughts,
Love was the reason
Behind my words,
Love was the reason behind my feelings
Every day and every night.
You are my soul;
Which leads me on,
I am fine when I am on your shoulders.

Love was the reason behind my hope,
And my wetted eyes.
Love was the reason
For my restless thoughts
And my sleepless nights.
You are my soul;
Which leads me on,
I am fine when I am on your shoulders.

Love was the reason
For my broken heart
And my speechless tongue,
Love was the reason
For every single smile with tears
Love was the reason
For my unknown feelings!
You are my soul;
Which leads me on,
I am fine when I am on your shoulders.

This poem has been published in the June 2016 issue of The Teenager Today.