upon a moonlit midnight where shadows danced in gloom…
two souls unknowingly collided; fate’s wicked hand did loom..
He ; a wanderer of distant lands
She ; a captive of dreams
their paths converging in a fleeting moment or so it seemed.

in a crowded café.. their eyes serendipitously met…
a magnetic pull drew them close –
their laughter like satin whispers filled the dim-lit air
as they uncovered shared secrets, their souls laid bare..

but the universe… relentless,
had other plans in sight
destiny’s cruel design would soon extinguish their light..
for untimely circumstances like shadows in disguise…
entangled their fragile hearts and sealed their ties..

She ; bound by vows assumed.. to another’s embrace..
He ; an untamed spirit.. forever lost in chase..
between them a chasm- a vast and cruel divide
a love untold, forbidden, fading like an ebbing tide…

in secret rendezvous… they found solace and release
their stolen moments… their refuge, a sanctuary of peace.
but their hearts knew the truth, the painful refrain-
they were destined to part, to never meet again..

like ghosts..they haunted memories in the darkest of nights,
yearning for the touch that was beyond their fragmented sights..
and with each wistful sigh, a torrent of tears would fall,
for the love they longed to hold was an elusive call.

they bid their last adieu,
shattered hearts and shattered dreams left with naught but rue…
as they walked away towards separate destinies..
their souls whispered silent cries.. lost to the skies…

the ache that lingers in the longing of their souls
the bittersweet melody that forever silently tolls
for they shared a love that was never meant to be…
a tale of star-crossed lovers… forever etched in tragedy..

they wander through life.. haunted by what’s lost
carrying the weight of a love that comes at too high a cost
but deep in their hearts.. a flame shall forever burn
a testament to the love they yearned, a love they couldn’t earn

for in the depths of sorrow where their spirits shall remain
they’ll forever cherish the memories, though they cause them pain..
as they carry on, forever worlds apart,
holding onto the echoes of a love that touched their hearts..

© Karpop Riba