Forever

At a quarter past nine
with a candy bar and a smile
she left him waiting
under the tamarind tree 

♥

At a quarter past nine
nineteen years since
his steps lead him unconscious
waiting for her incredulous

♥

In the dark
under the dim stars
withered, weakened
stands he under the dried tree

♥

Inconsolable sorrow
engulfing his heart and soul
Where has she gone?
When will she return?

♥

And although, many such years
will come and be gone
and although, life will keep moving on
but to him, the waiting is all that’s left
to him, the waiting will go on forever

~~~~~~~

Asha Seth