There was a time
when we never tired
of gazing lovingly
at each other’s face
from morning till evening.

Today we barely glance at each other.

There was a time
when to let go off
each other’s hand
was almost like death to us.

Today we barely touch each other.

There was a time
when even silence spoke
as we sat silently.

Today we barely talk with each other.

There was a time
when we happily confronted
every obstacle
in our path.

Today we are hurdles for each other.

There was a time
when we both
had one identity.

Today we are strangers for each other.