I yearned for years - long
For a humble man, I could call mine.
For that warmth across the table, as I sat down to dine.
For that naughty stare at me, as I'd undress shy.
For that amusing smile, as I blabbered when high!
For a chin with rough stubble, that would caress my lips.
For ever lending ears - to take in my never ending cribs.
For a name around my finger, etched in gold.
For that grip around me, as I'd turn old.
I'd waited long enough, I could abide no more!
And that's when you walked by, as if you heard me cry!
And offered me a hankie, to wipe my tears dry.
Your tired eyes claimed, that you had come a long way.
I offered to leave, but you said you were here to stay!
You said you were no novice, and you did look worldly-wise
Though your boyish charms, did raise in me - alarms!
I sat there beside you, sharing stories of a life - wooed.
A tale of a short girl, yet it took a mighty long while!
You have been listening for long, yet you probe me to go on.
And I still babble away and I still babble away...
Written on 29th December, 2010.
Once you have found some to share your life with, all that you missed telling him over all the years that passed by come back to you. All that you dreamed for, all that you wished to do together makes you smile.