ALL AN ILLUSION

He walked in or rather gushed in,

More than just classmates.

Shared views and beliefs

Enjoyed his company for no reason.

In no time we became good pals

Wrapped him as one in my family.

Confided in him the most

Trusted him blindly.

Days passed and so did months

Seasons and festivals collectively celebrated.

Always held me beside

Felt belonged, against all existing odds.

The turn made it all crash

Expectations took over love and care

Leaving no traces behind of

Anything and everything we did share.

Ego took birth, the one that I feared the most

I am a failure even today

All my emotions crushed to dust

Am left with scars of hurt.

Yet I am delighted to realize

Well he is all in gay

I pressed hard on my eyes to clear

The water particles that barred

My view of his last glance.

I woke up finally from my dream

Or confronted the truth it was all an illusion.