he went back in time for a moment
to his teen age and its silly thoughts, actions
Had followed her around, often oblivious to her
After many trials, jealousies, heartaches,
Finally, she had smiled, accepted his hand of friendship
He now Smiled, recalling the silly stuff
he had written in her book, bidding farewell
on last day of college....
"I live and relive images
of your tender face on my bosom
as I gently cup your delicate shoulders
-images that give me strength
to keep going- come rain, come sun...."
Yes, silly, perhaps 'immature' as well
yet, its sweetness lingers
to be recalled once in a while
as respite to an aging, tired life...
NB: On the call given by Seniors Today Poetry group to recite poems on "Dillagi/ Infatuation" during our meet on 14th Feb Valentines day, I looked up a poem "Silly sweet memories" written earlier, modified it mildly for recitation on the D day.
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