The Window

I saw you everyday
By at the blue window frame
White lace curtains flapping in the wind
And a mighty maple tree reaching out to you

I saw you everyday
Sometimes whistling a tune
Or brushing your bewitching, long tresses
And other times, watching the world go by

Picture courtesy: Meraki Pictures

I saw you everyday
From when we were kids
To before you moved away 
In a red mini van with your family

I saw you everyday
And it filled my day with purpose
I felt I could conquer the world
I looked forward to another glorious day

I saw you everyday
But not once did you glance at me
A lorn lad, looking for acknowledgment
May be, just may be, she'll look at me today

I passed by your house today
The blue on the window has faded
the wood crumbling
The curtains no longer ruffle

But the mighty maple ...

Still stands
the leaves still change every autumn
And they come back each spring
Just the same.

Autumn Leaves

It's time she said ...

Many a seasons we've spent;

But I have to leave now ...

I'll be a lingering memory till the end.

He tried clinging on

For the sake of another day;

Reliving all those beautiful moments

Holding on till he could, yesterday and today.

Then with a slight jolt,

She freed herself from him...

Till we meet again, she said

Probably, when the flowers bloom next spring.

The sky was turning grey

And the clouds were casting shadows.

A gentle, cool breeze swept her yonder

Away from her love who was left to ponder.

The sun gently gleamed

Over the horizon far, far away;

The skies soon were streaks of pink

As she rode on the tame zephyr.

Till finally the gust dropped her by my window

I lay my eyes on her and picked her up tenderly

Scarlet red with streaks of green was she

Bringing in October, the first signs of autumn glee.