We made a forever promise, under the blossom tree
Weren’t ready for the storm we couldn’t foresee
Spent ages without love, spent days dreaming of you
So unfortunate to find peace, and be parted so soon
My fantasies get vague, as we enter monsoon
Yet I remember your ocean eyes every time I gaze into the blue
The keen blade, a sweet kiss, but one forbidden
Wouldn’t dare choose a life, without a love so exorbitant
In a pool of tears, the satin stained with sorrow
I wake up each morning, yearn to hear your voice
Hope the warmth gives me a reason to rejoice
Alas! The vacancy seeps in, my heart now shallow
The stellar sky seems to taunt me, with the moon and its stars
Reminds me of our situation now, meant to be together, yet so far
Pandemonium broke loose as the sun rose high
Fright evident in the air, as we hear thunder strike
Bodies shivering and trembling, kids and adults alike
I run for shelter, when I see smoke in the sky
Coincident or not, I find myself in the same place, we met one fall
I find your eyes in the sea of chaos, my body ran to yours, almost by default
We crashed like a violent wave to the shore
Held on for dear life, found solace in war
Unwilling to let go, the crowd tore us apart
I felt a string being pulled from my heart
Couldn’t help, but see my reflection, in the mirror of your eye
I was captivated by your presence, enough to make me forget, we were to die
I see you smile at me the way you used to
Like you had not a worry in the world
I recall all the memories we had, me and you
As the people around us whirled
We were meant to be, not meant to last, but we perished together
Finally found each other’s company, just six feet under.
– Aadya Handa, Delhi Public School, Noida
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