If not for the quietest moments
The words would have escaped
Surreptitious knocks on consciousness
An unaware soul dreaming of missed opportunities
Trying to kindle the pallor flame
The world painted gloomily in mundane hues
Staying away is not an escape
Many perceptions create a hurdle
Welcoming the words gracefully
Inspiring the ink to flow with unbridled energy
Silence is a guide and a profound reminder
To listen to the subtleties of this universe
-Amitav
Amitav Chowdhury 