Lost

Author: Jia Ahmed

The yellow balloon flew away from tiny clutches of a child by a strong gale

Tears shed from the kid eyes

A balloon got tangled up on a utility pole, outside of my house

Everyday, I see the balloon silently calling for the kid

Sometimes the balloon stills completely,

Waiting to get back,

Recalling those sweet moments

Days pass

Now forgotten by the kid,

The balloon bursts.

Even now, I see the remnants of the dead balloon from my window,

And the string that trapped the yellow balloon

Published in Daily Times, November 26th 2018.

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