Pages Apart - A Poetic Yearning

By A. Sanjeev Kumar

In the realm of books, I'm bound to stay,

Stay and study, night and day.

My path to a future, they make me see,

But within this cocoon, I yearn to be free.

Free to wander, with you hand in hand,

Amidst the stars, in the moonlit land.

You tell me you miss me, it's you I miss more,

Like the moon missing Earth, my heart is sore.

Sore with longing, in this solitude I pine,

For your laughter, your smile, for your love divine.

I tried to explain, but you turned away,

Angry and distant, where once you used to sway.

Sway to the rhythm of our hearts in sync,

Now it's silence that deafens, a growing chasm's brink.

You say you're hurt, but can't you see?

You're the sun to my Earth, the air that sets me free.

Free to breathe, to live, to simply exist,

Without you, my love, I'm caught in this mist.

You're my Northern Star, my guiding light,

Without you, my days turn into endless night.

Night after night, I dream of your face,

Your presence, your warmth, your sweet embrace.

I want you to know, you're my love,

Without you, my love, I'm lost in the end.

The end of our closeness, the start of this rift,

I long for your touch, for your spirits to lift.

You mean the world, like stars to Earth's skies,

Like oxygen to life, you're my greatest prize.

Prize that I cherish, with all of my heart,

Our love, our bond, it's a work of art.

Though distance may linger, and silence may scream,

In my heart, you're still my cherished dream.

Dream of the day, when we'll reunite,

When words will flow freely, like stars in the night.

Till then, my dear, please understand,

If I'm not talking to you, I'm not talking to anyone.

Anyone else is just a fleeting presence,

But you, my dear, are my essence.

In this world of books, where I must reside,

You're the chapter I cherish, my heart's guide.

Guide me back to you, through this storm we endure,

With each word and stanza, our love is pure.

Though distance may blind us, I hope you can see,

You mean the world to me, you're my eternity.

Eternity of moments, shared and untold,

In the depths of my heart, your memory holds.

Like a precious gem, shining brightly within,

You're the melody in the chaos, the healing spin.

Spin of emotions, a whirlwind so strong,

Even when silent, it's to you I belong.

Through the seasons that change, through time's shifting sands,

My love for you grows, forever expands.

Expands like the universe, infinite and vast,

With each passing moment, our bond is steadfast.

Though shadows may haunt, and doubts may arise,

In your love, my dear, I find no disguise.

Disguise the pain, the longing, the tears,

But I hope through these words, my message is clear.

I miss you like the stars miss the dawn's first light,

In the depth of the day, and the dark of the night.

Night falls upon us, yet your memory's a sun,

Guiding my path when the day is done.

You're the ink in my pen, the words on this page,

In this labyrinth of life, you're my guiding sage.

Sage advice you've given, with wisdom so deep,

In your absence, these memories I keep.

The first word of each stanza, our connection they bind,

A reminder of you, forever in my mind.

Mind that wanders to moments we've shared,

The laughter, the secrets, the ways we've cared.

I hope one day soon, we'll bridge this divide,

And with open hearts, our love will glide.

Glide through the challenges, hand in hand,

Back to the place where our dreams had planned.

For you, my dear love, are my guiding star,

No matter the distance, no matter how far.

Far from each other, but not from our hearts,

Through these words, our connection restarts.

So remember, dear love, in every line and rhyme,

You're cherished, you're missed, throughout all of time.

Time will keep moving, but our bond remains,

Through joys and sorrows, through sunshine and rains.

Though I'm bound by my studies, remember this true,

My heart beats for our love, my thoughts are with you.

You are the sun that warms my coldest days,

In this sea of studies, your light still sways.

With each passing night, I gaze at the moon,

Thinking of you, hoping it'll end soon.

Soon, we'll share stories and laughter once more,

As our love rekindles, stronger than before.

Though distance may test us, our love won't fade,

In the symphony of our hearts, a melody's played.

Played in the quiet moments, in memories we hold,

In each word, each verse, our story unfolds.

I yearn for the day when our paths will converge,

No longer restrained by this academic surge.

Surge of responsibilities, commitments, and goals,

But in my heart, your place remains whole.

Your absence is felt, a void that's profound,

Yet in these poetic lines, your presence is found.

Found in the verses, our emotions portrayed,

A testament of love that will never fade.

Just as Earth misses the sun's warm embrace,

I long for you, my love, in this distant space.

Space may separate us, but our hearts stay near,

In this connection we cherish, there's nothing to fear.

You're my anchor, my solace, my guiding star,

No matter how distant, no matter how far.

Far from your smile, your laughter, your grace,

But these words carry my love to your place.

In every stanza, in each heartfelt line,

I'm reaching for you, my love, to say you're still mine.

Mine, in this world that pulls us apart,

Yet you're forever engraved in my heart.

So, my dear love, please know it's true,

I miss you immensely, and I hope you miss me too.

Too many miles, too many days apart,

But the love we share is a work of art.

And as I pen down these thoughts, my heart's plea,

I hope you understand just how much you mean to me.

In the tapestry of life, where destinies entwine,

Our love’s a treasure, a rare find.

Through struggles and challenges, we've remained strong,

A bond that endures, no matter how long.

As I navigate the pages of knowledge and lore,

I carry your love, I couldn't ask for more.

Though I'm bound by my studies, you're always in view,

In my heart, in my thoughts, in everything I do.

So, my dear love, as this poem finds its end,

Know that you're cherished, my confidant and true mend.

Distance may test us, but it won't break the tie,

For our love is timeless, reaching for the sky.

When the day comes, and these studies are through,

I'll stand by your side, my dear love, it's you.

Until that moment arrives, please understand,

You're the moon to my night, the sun to my land.

With these words as a testament, let it be known,

In your absence, my heart has grown.

I miss you deeply, and I'll always care,

In this poem, my love, our connection I share.

By A. Sanjeev Kumar