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)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Roper Avatar
January 5, 2016 at 11:01 AM
Oh, my heart just broke and a tear reading this piece. I hope it wasn't real, if it was I'm soo sorry? A 7, Waweru
Ngugi Avatar
January 6, 2016 at 12:07 AM
It isn't real, its creating imagery my dear ...Thanks Eve
Sage Avatar
January 5, 2016 at 8:15 AM
Oh! saddening, the ending got me drawing one horrific pic...
Ngugi Avatar
January 5, 2016 at 8:22 AM
Thanks, The pain of loving someone
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