A Much Younger Bird.

She was in my vicinity for a year By when she was a princess, though married, So slim, so fair, so smooth, earning my crush. It happened about three decades ago. She was there, where I went for a meeting, By when she looked a queen, a little plump, Ignored by her attention, i had felt.. It happened about a decade later. She sent me a card for her son's wed. A great surprise because we had no link Ever since and because we departed Long back without knowing each other. A grand reception in a grand city An overnight journey away was it. Her attempts to access my whereabouts Showed her concern and brought my presence. She looked as fair and lovely as she was, Except with some added looks of affluence, And she came to receive me with open arms. It happened about two decades later. The last contact has been fully restored With the flow of close communication Sustained by mutual interest accrued.. A widow as she is, I am valued. 02.10.2019