Splashed some cold water on my face
Smiled widely at the mirror
Kept myself with great spirit
Waited anxiously...
Excited on seeing her coming from the distance
Held the breathe for a second when she neared
Tension abated slowly once she passed by
It was growing as an obsession that I should tell her today, anyhow
But I remained silent, and the days receeded
Waited everyday to have a glimpse of her face
Rehearsed many a times what to tell her -
but failed to do anything
Discouraged by the situation I feared that I would loose her
Wondered that whether she will be mine someday
Bought some well-wishes card and
another with a single-red-rose, but
alas! all are still with me as rare collections
Considering them as my life’s asset
Signed the card with heartful of love with my name
Gently touched the card, caressed it to my chest
tears rolled down in desperation
As I’m not able to reveal my LOVE -
But my love will be another history, like many others...
UNDISCLOSED.

Gomes
26th Sep’97.