YOURS LOVINGLY

I used to feel like a closed book

That didn’t want anyone 

to imprint their thoughts on its flimsy pages.

But, ever since my eyes met yours

And I noticed your winsome smile

that starts from your right ear 

and goes on to the earring you wear on your left,

I knew I wouldn’t even think twice, 

before filling up the pages of my book with these intricacies.

It’s hard to digest, 

how I used to make myself understand, 

that the gates to my heart are best left shut,

And should remain unconquered.

But now I have carved a window

out of the helplessness I felt in your absence.

Today every inch of my soul craves to be with you,

To shower you with love, 

that I’ve kept hidden in one corner of my fragile heart.

However, sometimes my own insecurities,

Do not allow me to let my guard down

And read out this book to you.

I wish I could show you 

how every page of this book 

is now screaming out your name. 

But I fear. 

I fear if my book would ever find its place in your library,

it will remain unread on a side table, 

that not many would care to give a second glance.

But my dear,

one thing is for sure!

No matter how much dust that book may collect 

in some dingy corner,

the sweet memories of you 

will always remain fresh in it.

The fragrance of its pages, 

will be as earthly as that of a newly printed book.

And even if you did not reciprocate it,

The ink on its pages will continue to spell out, 

how my love for you will never fade away!

Thus, at this very moment,

I cross my fingers and hope 

that one day you will pick it up 

and come face to face,

With all that my heart desires.

And once you reach the climax of this book,

It would enlighten a spark in your soul,

To start our new story!