In aridity of existence
you ignited spark of
nuanced nothingness—
with grunts, informed
questioning, and
versatility of views.
Responding to your
cri de coeur
I asked, depressed?
You disconnected.

SANJEEV SETHI is the author of three books of poetry. His most recent collection is This Summer and That Summer (Bloomsbury, 2015). His poems are in venues around the world: Morphrog 14, Bindwind Magazine, 3:AM Magazine, Novelmasters, Rasputin, Tower Journal, Peacock Journal, Treehouse, Soul-Lit, and elsewhere. He lives in Mumbai, India.