Dead And Deadly

"Don't pity the dead, pity the living." -J.K. Rowling

Dead And Deadly 

By: Akhilesh Agarwal

He lit a matchstick and brought it to my face
Stared me down with those big eyes and ugly face
And said,' Wish, kid, and that shall be yours!' 

'Bring my parents back from dead like in those lores'

He laughed and his crazy eyes gleamed even more
'What's dead is dead. It just can't be anymore.
But if strong is your will and you are of steel
I will show you a glimpse of them, oh, i will!' 

I clapped, I laughed and I nodded in approval
'Silly little child, are you absolutely sure?'
'Yes I am. Do it fast!', was the answer mine
I have been waiting for this for such a long time 

Okay, said he, and with some words and a wave of his hand
And then they came! Atlast, together we all stand
And I reached out and there was nothing there
I looked everywhere but they weren't anywhere

I looked at him and begged for a chance one more
He refused,' Kid, I'd warned you before.'
I am crazy and will look at where they stood till i live
It doesn't do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.