Random Melodies by Ali Ashhar

Sitting aside the bank of brook

I notice a turbulence which

flows under the guise of silence;

I recall my life flowing the same way,

it has been a decade since I started

speaking the loudest language—

silence.

The horizon displays a melange of colours;

it makes me manifest

different stages of my life…

meanwhile, the sun sets over the horizon,

the chirping birds head over to their place,

serenity engulfs the layers of earth

to welcome the gracious presence

of moon;

the moonlight touches my soul,

and sheds light on the darkness within

as I strive to accept the random melodies

of my life

in the same manner as the perseverant brook.

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“I didn't give this piece a chance as I think the theme is hazy. When you are writing about life, it gives you endless dimensions to write on. However, I believe if you can define any one of aspects clearly, it does the trick. I felt that I poorly touched on this aspect.”

Ali Ashhar is a poet, short story writer and columnist from Jaunpur, India. He is the author of poetry collection, Mirror of Emotions. Following the release of his book, he was chosen as Best Debut Author for the year 2021 by The Indian Awaz and was the recipient of India Prime 100 Authors Award. His works appear in Indian Review, The Raven Review, Bosphorus Review of Books, among others. Twitter: AliAshhar11