Measure of magic

She held three potions in the basket

One for the past

One for the present

And the last for the unknown future

She offered me to smell anyone once

But didn't tell which one was for the test

Her cryptic words tempted me to try

But I was afraid inside

Besotted by the smell

I moved forward

The moment I touched one 

The Other two slipped together 

The mix of three metamorphosed me all over

My anxious thoughts on the consequences 

Transformed me to another level

I felt strange to not know whether it was the past or present or my future

The potions lady had told me at last

If you ever want to come out of the world 

Just follow the right path

I landed up in here

Behold the place of nature

Made me spellbound all the time

As I walked in , I acquired a name

Built a home and worked in and out

Magnificent rewards and trivial matters

Held me captivated

Just when I was tired

I smelled the same potions 

And turned back

The lady was standing there 

with two wands in hand

I was delighted and thought it's going to be better once I get the magic undone

The two magic sticks were for the world

 back then and now

I held my breath

And said just do the best somehow

She smiled mysteriously

And gave me one to try

The moment I touched one 

The other broke and dried

I survived and got old with time

Learnt and taught The people 

whom I thought were mine

The day I was out in garden 

I saw the lady again

Fresh and new with pixie dust in hand

I have left my hopes of trying now

And was happy in my land

I turned back from her 

And she flew some dust 

The moment it touched my skin 

I was back to the world to choose 

from where it had started then

She held my hand and said

All the magic is the magic of your mind 

It takes you where the life can be 

And brings back in time

Touchè , I said