Many Facets of Love

All-day I have waited patiently for the much longed-for call.

“Do you not love or care for me, or have any affection at all?”

I feel my head throbbing-- pulsating; I simply do not feel well

Why it’s happening so, or this weird reaction, I cannot tell.

Since the morning I have had a lurking premonition strong

That all is not well, something has definitely gone wrong!

“Perhaps you’ve met with an accident or fractured your head

Or you are no more in this world, you are gone and dead.”

Why is by heart beating like a threatening, sinister war drum?

“What could have happened to you—why did you not come?’

“Perhaps there is someone dearer to you in your happy life

Whom you’d like to take as your life-partner and your wife”!

There is no reason for me to feel as if I am going mad;

I feel I am losing my mind, I feel depressed and sad.

I cannot stay unruffled; I'm sure to go demented or crazy;

“Perhaps there you’re enjoying coffee with Nora or Daisy!”

Why should I think about ending my blossoming life?

After all, we were born to face all misfortunes and strife.

There goes the doorbell! Somebody must be at the door.

I rush, jump and somersault, as fast as I can possibly go!

 I’m greeted with a bouquet, of roses thousand and one,

There’s nothing to sadden me anymore under the sun!

“Wonderful! It’s ecstasy when in your arms once more”,

Gone are premonitions, doubts, and many a nagging woe.

“Happy Valentine’s Day My Love”, is whispered in my ears,

 I am blissfully happy, I am ecstatic, I wipe away my tears.