11. “Two Birds… Two Ways”
(…to be continued…)
Their college journey passed in a blink
why did time make them cry, I think?
Two little birds flew far apart
in different ways, with hope in heart,
They dreamed
someday their paths would meet
on busy roads or quiet streets,
City roads or life’s long lane
they walked one way not thinking of pain,
Then time suddenly changed its side
for training, Nil had to move statewide,
Overnight his SIM just failed
the same number where Niki prevailed,
How could he say to anyone near
that someone’s memory stayed so dear?
Even in noise, a voice he’d hear
soft and close, yet nowhere near,
Old emails too went unchecked that day
somehow fate took the link away,
He waited for the moment right
when her number would come to light,
But after hearing Niki’s scolding tone
making up felt hard …he stood alone,
