Been a long time

a poem by Ambalika Banerjee

Been a long time since I heard a genuine laughter
Been a long time since I saw a mother loving her daughter
Been a long time since you and I were together

Been a long time since I closed my eyes and opened to see color
Been a long time since I smelt a flower
Been a long time since I danced in the monsoon shower

Been a long time since I saw love in someone’s eyes
Been a long time since I found peace in the blue skies
Been a long time since I’ve prayed without tears in my eyes