Truly, Madly, Deeply.....

All I see is the smile

A broad, alluring smile

Legs dangling from a desk

A human pyramid surrounding him

 

I strain my neck

Catch a glimpse of a chocolate faced boy

In burgundy rimmed glasses

And squalid white sneakers

 

He appears from the huddle

A small frame

A wide grin on his face

Intriguing, yet not a man of my dreams

 

Christmas arrives

He forbids me to touch the calories

Couldn’t he have been more diplomatic

Impishness and charm not subtle

 

The walk down the stairs, every morning

Through the corridor

Past my table

Just to have some piping hot coffee???

 

A tap on my desk with a set of keys

On his way in and on his way out

It’s impracticable to ignore him

Followed by the yearning to see him

 

A holiday on the threshold

It's goodbye for a few days

Am at the exit

He's at the elevator

 

My Father’s hometown,

A souvenir shop beckons

I spend hours for my gifts

While my cousin lingers

 

Why does he get the best???

I wonder too

But I can’t stop myself

And her prying eyes

 

The calls in the evening make a splash

It’s just a ‘hello’, am assured

The questions from my Mother,

A noose around my neck

 

I confront him, it draws a zilch

Playing hard to get am sure

I pursue feverishly

I want my answers, I get none

 

A few indecent proposals

Am not about to give up

A yes, when I almost hang up my boots

Not convincing, yet am on cloud nine

 

Mars versus Venus,

Practical versus theatrical,

Composed versus excitable

What was I thinking???

 

Challenges from all directions,

People, places and ideologies

Nothing seems to deter me

From pursuing my flight of fancy

 

Foolish as some people would call it,

Am sure am right on this one

No qualms lingering over my head

Teething problems in plenty

 

He knows where his heart lies

He sure knows where his head lies

He knows how to separate them

So, I tell myself

 

Protective and indulgent

Thoughtful and considerate

Sensitive and strong

Humorous and young at heart

 

Life gets easier

Love grows fonder

Spirit soars by the minute

What more can a girl ask for???

 

Happy Birthday Love!!!