Seventeen and Forever

By GR Madhukar

Seventeen, with dream so wide,

she walked beside me and time stood tied,

her laughter rang, her touch was light,

her love, a flame that burned so bright.

Her braided hair, like a river, long,

flowing deep like a silent song,

each twist, each turn, a story spun,

of widespread love and days begun.

My first embrace, my trembling heart,

a world where we would never part,

a kiss so soft, a promise made,

to stand as one through light and shade.

I wished to hold her, never stray,

to walk with her, till time gave way,

but fate had inked, a different scroll

still, she breathes within my soul.

I’ll love you forever, it’s my word to you,

my heavenly doe, may it always be true.

By GR Madhukar