The Strangers

lost of time can make a relationship look like a stranger

Long after seventeen years, we met amidst the same old crowd,

The same insane madness of people running after the whistle and the green flag,

All of whom were in the same haste to come back to their homes,

And the same old place and time;

 

Just that we two were changed.

The date was different...

And so was the moment.

 

I remember your adventure to explore the tunnels and depth,

That you dug my heart and soul too,

We would have to depart someday,

We never knew.

You looked like the same young chap,

Whom I left alone at this same place,

With the brown greyish hat,

You had the same keen eyes,

And the same teasing slice of smile on your lips.

You haven’t let go your dream unmet, I can see.

You’re honoured with the grey streaks on your hair,

By the grace of your age,

You looked handsome to attract any female brain.

My heart, she refrains.

My heart, she leaped and hunted since then,

To find you out as in memories again,

I failed; I fell into routine, life and dilemma.

 

I wanted to run and slip into your arms,

I wanted to be kissed and kiss you once.

But we left it back together since then,

The magic, the moment, the time, the souls...

They left us alone.

We met like ‘strangers’ after seventeen years again,

Amidst the same crowd, mad and insane.

Reviews

[Dayran]

It reminds me of my marketing class where we tell students that a corporation exists by the will of the consumer and society and where they cannot provide fair price for quality, they must go. In much the same way, two people in love had to find a room, away from the norms of society that promote a love and concern for all. Nice!

[WhiteWillow]

Written with time, knowledge and experience. Brialliantly done.

[Amila Jay]

Excellent write:)

[Coyote Poetry]

I wonder if I met a old lover what we do? I did and like in the poem. We became strangers. I like the story and the way you expressed memories and thoughts in the poem. I did like the ending. Thank you for the excellent poem.
Coyote

[EMMIE]

Very smooth and unique

[Jordan's Back]

When I read your stuff, I am always left with not knowing exactly what to say. I am sorry the reviews are lame. however this poem is wonderful!

[Abd-afeez]

hmmm! This scene happens quite a lot, re unions are more of like starting afresh. Though the new strangers rapidly turn friends back because of the old connection. I love your portrayance, it soars one vivid emotional tinge that was so so awesome. I also love your imagery and depth, they are very classical. Keep writing because you do rock!

[Abd-afeez]

hmmm! This scene happens quite a lot, re unions are more of like starting afresh. Though the new strangers rapidly turn friends back because of the old connection. I love your portrayance, it soars one vivid emotional tinge that was so so awesome. I also love your imagery and depth, they are very classical. Keep writing because you do rock!

[AK]

Oh! That was wonderful!