Soul Mates

The moon was out after ages
After ages the night was bright
sitting together under the stars
glowing in each other's light

It had been a long time
since they poured their hearts out
The words sounded like music
like rains pouring after drought

they are souls bound by grief
floating around in parched lands
always looking for a drop to drink
in the merciless sea of sand

standing at opposite ends
locked in an invisible embrace
always craving for each other
yet leaving without a trace

Years spent in waiting
the souls continue to bleed
continue to nurture the hope
continue to water the seed

they have travelled far and wide
unknown waters and lands
to each other they come back
quietly holding hands

You are destiny's children
god often tells them
going through heaven and hell
but will be together seldom

Even though you are chained
that touch will always elude you
Always drinking off each other
the monsoon showers are not for you

One wakes up at the others dream
each other's pain you brave
Even though you are soul mates
you are also your fate's slave