Love's Journey

Fragrance of love pervades alike The breath of young, old and senile In heart full of emotions, like sky full of cloud A glance, a wink, a flattery of word Strikes deep like lightening rod For love- burnt soul the pain As sweet a cause for delight As walking in rain facing crystals of ice Tonight let her dream for ritual of love Hold its sparkle in pleading eyes Let the secret be spoken in shy smile Intoxicated she is to want it more In a helpless plight of senses beguile Suffered in agony when deprived Blind folded to passion is her mind Naught know the difference in love and lust Mingled together like laughter and wine But bodily needs aren't enough to hold on to Missing in rituals was the hunger of emotion Lost communication of intimate soul Hands touching hands yet miles apart mind Love's nurturing was beyond her thoughts She could hardly understand its intricacy Then one day her love walked out silently Sadness so visible in his eyes Goddess of love looked at her disapprovingly Unable to bear her falsity She too disappeared hauntingly Living alone now she searches for answers What went wrong? She had forgotten what true love meant Desperate she went on searching Once indifferent to world Now world was stranger to her Disillusioned she entered a coffee shop Here is a place one could be alone Yet not be alone What joy is there in being alone No body near to share your life Her wandering eyes searched for a place to sit At the far end by the window Was a lady sitting alone Sad and weary was her face Slowly she walked to the table 'May I join you? ' Lady looked at her Her blue eyes Misty and cloudy 'Please! ' she smiled Both sipped their coffee 'Being alone is no fun! ' Abruptly said the lady No explanation was needed Blue eyes gave it all away Her heart knew it all A smile was building on both their faces Comfort they received In companionship Both had stories of a life time to tell But nothing of that sort happened Only a smile was exchanged Their hearts became featherlight Taking delight in each other's smile On cafe window rose A faint reflection of flying dove Love had spoken in true form.