Deception

by Dr. Uma Asopa

I wish you knew

as I mellowed

my smile sheltered

on my face a deception.

You let me roam

on high skies;

I burnt my wings

in feverish ambitions.

I nose-dived to earth

a few times '

landing on

scaffolding of your trust.

Do bring me back

in the focus

of your study, your research.

Look for artifacts -

restore me,

guard me again

as your precious trophy.