My Best Friend

                                                                                     

You were born with me, you grew with me.
I never thought about you… I never noticed you.
But you were always there — always behind me.

You walked with me, you stood by me.
Still, I never realized… I never saw you.
You sat beside me, you traveled with me.

And then, all of a sudden… you made me think about you.
I began to notice you. I could feel your presence.
I started preparing… to be with you.

Leaving everyone else behind, I was ready to go with you.
With every touch, every second — I could feel you.
You entered my dreams. I counted my days for you.

I know — one day — I will be with you.
I dream of the day I’m finally yours.
I wait for the moment… when you hold my hand.

Yes! This is the day I was waiting for.
When you touched me… it felt cold.
Holding your cold hand, I began a new life.

Leaving everything behind, now I am with you.
I see the sad faces behind me —
But I was born to reach you.

Why was I born? Why did I do all those things?
Because through my entire life… I was finding you.
You were always with me. You were behind me.
Now, I am with you.

I am with my best friend.

                                
                                                                                     Paru
                                                                                         June 18 2017