The Open Window

The Open Window

I let my life slip by

Through the open window

The one that didn’t catch my eye

Somewhere inside of me

I knew it was there

But even in my wildest dream

I never thought it would cause me such despair

I hunt for my dreams

Though they are broken

I hunt for words

I should have spoken

I let it all slip by

Through the window that didn’t catch my eye

The one I took for granted

And let my life slip past it.

Pushpanjali Banerji

June, 2000