Let's toast

Amidst the myriad thoughts

and those screeching honks,

I met my past

to reminisce those glorious times.

On a cold chilling evening,

down those four exciting summers,

we had bumped into each other lives.

The roaring wind

blew past my silent ears,

echoing the chimes of her.

Time had learnt to

to swallow its tongue,

but the dumb heart

relented to skip her beat.

I held my glass of wine

and toasted it in wilderness,

as the chilling rain drops

swept past my dusty eyes...

- AH 08/07/2008

Reviews

[Unspoken poet]

This is wonderful, love your last stanza

[Abhilash Hegde]

Thank you Kay-T for reading and sharing your thoughts on it.

[duff]

A delicate piece.
"echoing the chimes of her." I really like that line.
Nice work.

[Abhilash Hegde]

Thank you duff for the review.

[X]

I love the line..."I met my past..." had this vision of meeting my past on the corner of The Here and After--it was impactful:) Heartfelt write Abhilash--Toastin' to the Eternal Now!

[Abhilash Hegde]

Thank you Kira for your words and thoughts on this write. I'm glad you liked reading it, Toastin' to the Eternal Now! :)

[X]

................Amen!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Unrequited love (and lost love) can really do a number on the heart. But it certainly makes for a good read. Take care, Abhilash! Nice to meet you!

[Abhilash Hegde]

Thank you Kelly for reading and reviewing. My Pleasure, nice to meet you as well!

[Just Kim]

I really love your last stanza, This is very good.

[Abhilash Hegde]

Thank you Kym for your review.. I'm glad to hear you liked it.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed this sadly reflective piece is quite moving as the protagonist recalls their loss and yet is now able to accept it and even celebrate it. Nicely penned!

[Abhilash Hegde]

Thank you John for stopping by, expressing your thoughts and for a thoughtful review.

[Chris Shaw]

Beautifully conveyed. I love how you have woven nature into these lines to reflect on the emotions when remembering a love affair. Good work Abhilash. All good wishes.

Chris

[Abhilash Hegde]

Thank you Chris for reading and reviewing it. Appreciate your thoughts on it. Best, Abhi.