Evening

I still remember that evening

How can I forget something so beautiful?

Even though it’s been years

I’m still searching for you.

I was returning from the tuition and you were there

I still remember the place you stood by and asked me the question

“Hey, can I ride your bicycle, it seems fun!”

“Yeah, why not!” Hence our story begun.

It was just a day

Some mere hours that I’ve known you

Yet it felt like you were the one

And I was meant for you

I was too young for those thoughts

And they never slipped across my mind

But now as I think of the evening

I can see you be mine

I came home and put my bag

Told my mom I’ve got a new friend

“What’s her name?” She asked me happily

Confused by her name I called her ‘Deepawali’!

She laughed and said,” Oh, it must be Dipali!”

I said, “Yeah something like that”.

I threw my bag and ran down the street,

To play with her and ride with my queen.

I reached the place

She was circling around on my bike

I don’t know about anything else

But I know everything about that time.

I was very happy

I was unstable

My heart was jumping around

As if I was struck by an electric cable

It was dusk

Darkness was on its way

I said,” Let’s play tomorrow

I have to go away.”

She walked me to my house

I still remember us talking

About various stuff, kids talk about

A walk to remember all along

We reached my house

I bid her farewell

Who knew it was the first and the last time

I would see her ever again.

I think of that moment

That wonder evening to remember

I tried to find the girl

But stopped, feeling, 

somethings are better left unsaid

I think I would meet her someday

I will probably remember the evening that day as well

It would be awesome to once again

Ride the bike with her and ring the cycle’s bell.

I would still remember that evening even after 40 years

It was the only time I could remember I was genuinely happy

I pray to God we cross paths one day

I need to thank the girl, who made my evening, one day!