Loss of Ecstasy
A Poem by Naheed Akhtar
I had wished intensely
Aching thorough and all
Along my heart
One day I would
Blissfully sit at the corners
Opposite to the horizon
Formed of the azure,
Shining sapphire
Incorporated with the crystal clean
Calmness.
Would blossom, much like the lotus
Under the color of rain laden cloud
(Symbolic for their divine love)
Sprinkling water at your feet
With a hand rested
Supporting the head
On your knees
But…aahh!!!
How long the fancy breathes
Such a grip of ecstasy
©® Naheed Akhtar
Bio of the Poet: Naheed Akhtar, an Assistant Professor of English, pursuing her PhD in ELT, and a bilingual poet, lives in the vibrant city of Hyderabad in Southern India. With a profound passion for poetry. Naheed has carved a niche for herself in the literary realm.Her poetic journey is adorned with four remarkable collections, namely “Phantasms of My Heart”, “The Earth’s Love”, “The Morphine” and “Beyond the Clouds”. Participating in various literary festivals, Naheed Akhtar’s presence has graced the National Kolkata Book Fair, where ‘The Morphine’ was launched in collaboration with the Sahitya Academy, the Department of Culture and Language, and the Government of West Bengal. She has participated in the “Festival of Letters -Sahitya Akademi,2024. Her poetic expressions have found a home in both national and international magazines, showcasing the universality of her themes and the resonance of her words. In addition to her English poetry, Naheed actively engaged in Urdu poetry, participating in Mushairas across India, earning Certificates of Participation for her enriching contributions.