Endless Love

I thought I saw you yesterday. My heart assumed an unfamiliar arrhythmia mode. True it was a humid and hectic day and I was wearied out. So as I sauntered down the busy main street, when everyone and his friend had just finished work. I though I saw you on the opposite side, strolling towards our favourite snack bar down by the riverside. Alas I could not cross immediately for traffic was as usual heavy, and the ill-fated traffic lights took such a long time to change. Finally I hurried to the snack bar. My heart beat faster. A woman sat at a table, our favourite table, right by the window side. Her hair was auburn, curly hair just like yours, her dress a haunting memory of you. But I knew it could not be. She turned her head as if she was waiting for someone. Then I was certain it was not you. So I felt ashamed, truly ashamed. My eyes brimmed with tears. I hurried out and took a bus, arrived just before closing time. I just had time to stand before the stone that spelled your name so fine. Rest in peace my love and remember I'll love you till the end of time. 27 October 2020 Silent One Contest Placed 2