Never Let It Go

Like the warm wind whispering through the trees,

your undaunting spirit lifts me,

teaching me valuable lessons.

I keep waiting patiently to grow in the light of your eyes,

seeking approval, 

knowing that there is a comfort in your silent embrace;

as I listen carefully to what it offers.

I often feel the joy in your laughter and your trusting eyes,

as I learn to devote myself, for no judgment is passed.

At times, when sadness fills my heart with disappointment,

and I seek protection from the un-withering storm;

it is only then that I realize the depth of our love, 

sewn together with an unbreakable thread.

I now understand, that the fabric only gets better with age.

That it should be handled with care,

and sometimes, just sometimes it has to rain.

I have finally discovered my own beauty,

through the lessons learned while discovering yours.

Just like a beautiful sky after the storm,

your undaunting courage to break free of the clouds

still amazes me.

As I close my eyes and feel the warmth of the sun.

It is such a precious gift that you have given,

appreciating its gentleness as I sigh with thankfulness,

recognizing my fortune.

An unwavering bond that knows only

love, that is unconditional.

Nurturing with grace and acceptance.

How lucky I am,

to share a piece of my life with the soul that so perfectly fits mine.

A puzzle with a lot of missing pieces,

is finally complete.

My blessings are abundant,

as I thank God for these warm whispering winds.

For they remind me every single day,

to celebrate the gift of our love, to hold it close,

and to never let it go.

Time To Bid Adieu

 I can tell you for sure, I am not that good with words,

And you know I am really not that articulate.

I do not like to talk about my feelings,

Or rather anything at all, you can bet.

But still I have marshalled these words just to tell you,

Something that is too important to forget.

Like all things whether good or bad, must end some day,

It is finally the time to end my pleasant stay, today.

Soon, I shall be truly thousands of miles away,

Though my heart and mind will be here, forever to stay.

Thank you, oh my dear friends, for being so very near.

Thank you, all my mentors and professors, for being my seer.

Very soon, we shall all be rolling in life's top gear.

Farewell, oh farewell, University of Cambridge.

These couple of months have sadly ended fast.

Yet, we all know that we cannot hold on to the past.

So, maybe, for now, we do bid our farewell last,

But we shall definitely cross paths again, although the world is vast.

You and I

 One day I'd love to be your comfort,

Wrap you like a blanket when you're confused.

Sing you a bright song on every dark day,

And be the warmth and hope that you can't lose.

I'd love to be the roof to cover you,

When all of life's storms may come your way.

I can be the one you've always longed for,

Because in your eyes I see the words you can't say.

Let us both discard the old frayed sweater,

It no longer fits, it's come undone.

You don't need words to get my attention,

Let us just hold hands, and have some fun.

Your eyes could light the skies tonight,

That smile of yours, melts my heart.

With my guitar I'd play sweet love songs,

This is our time, when our true love starts.

You can drift off to sleep on my shoulder,

It's a pillow only made for you.

I get so euphoric when I feel your heart beat,

To finally realize that my dreams are coming true.

On being with you I am filled with wonder,

A kiss good night, with nothing to hide.

On break of dawn, you'll be my first sight,

This is how it feels, when our worlds collide.

The Struggle Within

 Our lives may not be immune to the impacts of time,

nor is our mind between emotions of love and hate.

That is why I keep cursing this wanderlust heart,

which aimlessly searches for that wandering star,

without a guide, or a love to call my own.

I prefer to move forward and not to look back,

but sometimes certain scents keep reminding me.

That I'm a summer heart placed in this wicked winter,

like a child frozen in the passages of adulthood.

All my life I have been a seeker,

trying to find purity in diseased hearts.

Fighting against corrupt minds and principles,

but I hurt nobody even when they pushed me.

In return the pain was never about the physical but the mental.

Even in the obscured world of nightmares,

My heart always lit up like a diya, full of dreams.

However, it was often misplaced in a place of misunderstanding,

since I chose silence over emotions and violence, 

during my struggles with the fabrications of reality.

I am just a black sheep in an otherwise white herd,

opposing the shepherds and the dogs who couldn't put me in line.

I am a clean soul in this dirty social order,

just another peaceful heart who is seeking a place to call home.