MY FIRST LOVE LETTER

Reluctance, hesitancy, shyness, anxiety, all at once came pouring in;

My head, heart n hands just didn't coordinate; ohh, filled with  papers was my dustbin

Disturbed I was; perhaps, reading it would disturb her; my beloved queen

This I could never think of; imagining her shedding tears, oh, that felt like a sin!

My heart overflowing with love n emotions was,
Choked I felt, n was at a loss of words.

Then heard I, a voice musical n sweet as
watched I, a cute singing bird.

Overwhelming feelings then poured out; n  expressed them I did, in words unheard

Slid that letter  awkwardly in her hands I did; my first love letter, quietly, without a single word.

Ahhh ! as she took it, I saw a glint in her eyes; my heart skipped a beat; super excited I was indeed!

Held my breath
I did, hoping against hope, she will, this first love letter read.

Crossing my fingers I did; hoping with all my heart, to her acceptance my letter would lead

From her, in her glance,  words or deed, an assurance I desperately did need.

Armin Dutia Motashaw