There is a Void in My Life There is a void now in my life, A space I thought could never exist. It feels as if I’m standing in a cold desert, Nothing in sight for leagues, just emptiness. I see trees stripped bare— No leaves, no flowers, no life, Just the shadows of a glorious past. I am a sorcerer, trying to open portals To realms I imagine are bright and alive. A few doors open, then close too soon, Vanishing like fleeting illusions of hope. I crave human touch, a whisper of warmth, I see people through the portals, But they never seem to notice me back. Some speak—for a moment—and then fall silent, Like this world we share has ceased to exist. It’s hard, and it’s cold, yet I must endure, Though I don’t know how long, or when warmth will come, I must go on, until I find spring once more. The poet tweets @oru_pavam_nair The image used is AI Generated