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I

I have lost

what’s closest

to my heart

In this woeful hour

I’ve chosen

to lay myself upon her pyre

For nothing

but sadness remains

Self-immolation

not unlike Dakshayani’s act

for brighter future

and reunification

Sati

I wish to be consumed

by these merciless flames

With you

For all is meaningless without

Creeping on your burial pyre

Sleeping beside what will again be mine

My love