Epiphany

Epiphany is defined as a moment of realization.

It's almost like Enlightenment,

When you realize the truth about something;

The real story; what was really meant.

For a long time you think

Someone is a close friend of yours.

You even think there is music between you;

You hope the friendship will gain force

Then there is that dreadful long period when you don't

See each other; except for a few hours once -

You chit-chat in a fast-moving train. For long

You are separated by a reality called "distance"

Then the cause is removed, your friend is back

In town. You even send a poem to welcome him.

You start planning the much-awaited meeting

Where you can destroy doubts, however slim

Days pass by. From the friend you sense a lack of intensity,

Eagerness. No hint of interest in meeting,

Connecting. In catching up with you;

In closing the gap you find so vexing

That's when the epiphany hits you: you may

Have a one-person list. Your friend's is a long one,

Sorted in the order of priority and

You just have to wait for your turn!

Poet’s note: This poem is really just a record of a friend’s personal experience. I am not proposing any general principle or idea.

Abhay B. Joshi

October 2014