On Chara

It's been raining today, all day long.

The road looks like a lit-up river of twisty red and yellow lights.

 

I stare at the road, and think of Chara, a star, 26 light years away,

which would be seeing the 17-year-old me, on a similar rainy day,

The light having finally reached there, only today. 

 

That rainy afternoon, you came by my door.

I pulled you inside, into my arms. We fell on the bed,

Smiles merging into longing kisses, not a word said. 

 

But you pulled back, my face in your hands.

You sat me down, nestled between your legs,

My back to your chest your arms circling me

 

'Let's talk today' you said with a smile.

Your voice gentle. ‘Let’s talk of you and me'

 And we spoke. Of this and that.

Of you and me. Of life and love.

Of dreams together. And dreams alone.

 

I have locked that afternoon, inside my heart

hidden away from time, nestled in a blue lace box.

 

On Chara......26 light years away,

I dip your arms again, nestled between your legs.

My back to your chest, your arms circling me.

 

Tomorrow, we shall meet again, on a different star

And I will remain in your arms, nestled between your legs.

My back to your chest, your arms circling me.

Till eternity… long after the light fades from earth.