A Love Left Waiting
I wished you "Good morning" at the start of the day, Waited for hours—no words came my way. And when you replied, it wasn’t to see— Just a complaint and a link to a thing you might need. I called at noon to check how you’ve been, You sighed, said you’d rather keep sleeping in. So I waited till just before work began, Hoping to help, to be part of your plan. At night, I’d tell you that I made it home, But your words were for friends—you left me alone. And when you returned, it was time for your rest, While I spoke of my day, just a voice, second-best. You told me why your status won’t change, And why my name won’t take its place. But do you know how deep it stings, To see your past still tied with strings? Your parents—I've yet to meet them too, You said the past had taught you the truth. But, Mahal, I’d have married you then, With love that could stand till the world met its end. Yet here we are, a love run dry, With silent chats and hollow goodbyes. Egos clashing, word...
