Valentine That Never Was

The Valentine that Never was That night I could barely close the eyes while sleeping As I eagerly waited for the day breaking The clock seemed to tick slower than usual All I thought, another chance to see is coming Months had passed without seeing you But this night seemed a decade long The only way of communication was the love letters I could hardly wait to see your beautiful face Your wonderful smile and glittering eyes Which made me get crazy over you I wish you knew, you were my everything It was to be our first valentine date To meet in town and buy some snacks Then we proceed to the island where we were to spend the day That morning I prepared the best After ensuring I wore your favorite colors I left the house Not forgetting your present, a 'Golden Japanese Wristwatch' Arriving in town, I saw you across the street waiting for me Beautiful more than six months ago Only a five meter road separated us I shouted your name and you looked at me With a broad smile and excitement you crossed the road But I only remember a loud bang Thought it was a puncture but I was wrong I saw you lying down, lifeless in a pool of blood I cried but no one was there to console me I couldn’t believe you were no more My worst day ,a valentine that never was (By Waweru Ngugi)