By Nalini Priyadarshni

The most beautiful people are those who dip their fingers
in sadness to create brilliance so heart shattering that
you cry unabashed for heartaches you buried deep
until the last tear has flown and you are ready to heal
opening your heart to new loves and life
and then, they flood your life with such wondrous light
that you ask yourself if its for real or a dream
and if latter, wish never to wake up

The most beautiful people to be around are those who
tell you to live and love always, in all ways
be exactly whatever and whoever you want, at all times
they peer into your eyes and the darkest nooks of your heart light up
you discover the beauty you didn’t know you possess
and for once, you are dazzled by your singularity

Rare as these beautiful people are
they cannot be owned or possessed.
Cherish them every moment they are with you
for their presence is a gift.
and the world is a better place for your meeting.