Reminiscence

June 1997

The night's stillness is my steady companion,

As I lay awake to pen this whimsical thought,

For an occasion so special I shall never forget.

That sincere smile etched in my wretched mind,

Not a trace of veneer in this transit place,

A 'Sunny' California where I felt desolate.

A connection was easy from the first time we spoke,

With him around I could bring my guard down,

Along with my idiotic thoughts and childish sounds.

Friends cheered us on for an expected union,

An adolescent rush yet reined in my emotions,

With a heart at stake I proceeded with caution.

The college years whizzed by like the wind,

Our special bond had evolved and matured,

Is the next logical step in store for sure?

Alas, maturity and a string of sticky issues,

Came to the fore when the L-word prevailed,

Could a thing so good take the wind out of our sails?

When it is yours, it will come back to you,

A wise adage that manifested in the end,

Obstacles aside, we gave us a second chance.

Beautiful wedding and five years on,

How inspiring it is to grow old with you,

To learn from mistakes and ask forgiveness too.

Have a Happy Birthday to my soulmate,

My other half and my partner in crime ;) ,

Here's to more celebrations in our lifetime.

May 2010