I Would Rather Be...... Poem by Jaishree Nair

I would rather be imprisoned by the chain of your thoughts...
than break free to spread my wings to the evergreen world of dreams!

I would rather becaressing my
worn - out desires
than try to reach out for the enchanting exuberance of romantic fanatasy!

I would rather melt like a candle
lighting your life...
than shine like a star decorating others...!

I would rather face the storms of life along with you
than find solace in another comforting arm of peace!

I would rather be the dust in your eyes with silent tears
than the apple of someone else's eyes with immense pleasure!

I would rather walk with you by my side...
and find happiness in my tears of sorrows..
than attempt to rewrite my destiny for the better..

Knowing that my love for you is too deep to be uprooted come what may!