Heartfelt

I went searching one day

To the realm of my heart
To seek out the chambers
Where memories lay

Twilight lay enticingly on the way 

A twinkle marked the entrance ahey

I stepped into the first chamber, sombre and grey

The ventilator clouded, letting in barely a ray

Holding my breath, curiously aware

Of the slightest changes in the lair 

I moved my eyes slowly, taking care

To catch every sway of the heavy air 

Seeing a wraith of my yester years

One I had wronged?

Or was I the  wronged one then?

So went wisdom of after thought.

The lies, the deceit

The painful heartbreaks

The guilt, the remorse

The tear filled goodbyes

All human follies

Laid bare to the bone

Bittersweet; yet all mine own

Lay strewn around; forlorn

I looked at them carefully

Waiting to fend a stab of pain

A minute , then two, and feeling fine

I walked out not caring to linger long

Making sure to keep open the door 

Let in the air, cool and fresh

Let there be light

Let in the warmth

Walking out with a steady gait

I stepped into the second chamber, buoyant and light

The air felt crisp, fragrant and pure

It held all the love, precious and secure

Opening my arms to gather them all

The gentle breeze caressing my soul

I surrendered myself to the blissful lore

And stood a long time immersed in joy

Awash in bliss, alight with wonder

I ran my eyes tenderly over the treasured trove 

Saw love in all different colours

Oh, they made such a pretty rainbow!

I walked out not bothering to close the door

What lay inside needed to be by my side

Love multiplies when shared around

The world can do with one dose more

Two more doors stood quietly by

Not giving a sign to what lay within

I walked to the one painted blue

The other was painted in brilliant hues

A whistle escaped my pursed lips

As I disbelievingly beheld

The thousand opportunities 

The ornate racks held

The tender love that may have bloomed

The job that may have got better yields

Every shot that I did miss

Lay in a corner overlooked

In the spotlight, sparkling bright

Were the many chances that I did pick

The wisdom gained; the lessons learnt 

From living a life not very perfect

I stepped out with a smile on my lips

Glad to have emerged whole

Albeit with scratches and nicks

Still unbroken in spirit, unshaken in faith

The fourth and last door stood ajar

I heard music and laughter from far

I stepped into a crowd of hundred or so

Friends, neighbours, family and foes

I looked at each face lovingly

They all fit perfectly into my jigsaw called  life

I stepped out quietly and wept awhile

Strange how the heart overflows sometimes.