Love Letter

By Nusrat Jahan

Dear Love,

Do you know how it feels to be far from you?

It feels like a body without a soul.

Do you know about the amount of pain I endure?

It's an excruciating pain, a type of pain a person experiences in two situations : heartbreak and during labour.

Do you know about my moods at that time?

It's a mood without pleasure and a smile without happiness.

Do you know about my days and nights?

My days are like the long days of March, and my nights are like the cool nights of December.

Do you know how each day passes by?

I just keep counting days, striking every day that goes by on the calendar, eagerly waiting for that one day.

I have become lonely without you. I have a roof over my head, yet I feel like a poor person. I have the tastiest food in front of me, yet I don't feel any taste in it ; it's like my taste buds have gone on vacation. I have my family around me, yet there is a void that no one can fill except you. You are like the last piece of the puzzle. I have tonnes of friends, yet my best friend is your imaginary presence and memories.

Come back soon, as I am eagerly waiting for you.

By Nusrat Jahan