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You and I (Free verse) by Lifeboatman
Who would've thought that in the heart of this building
Which accomodates a thousand people's desire,
We would meet each other with a laughter and a tear
You, the virgin mind incarnate
And I, the ostentatious fool
And how long had it been since we last met:
A few days, a week, countless moments?
And still you bestow on me that familiar smile
Given only to those whose familiarity you had accepted
And I bask in affection that can never be pretended
I enjoy you amidst these displays of interaction
And inspite of the crowd's doting steps and busy talks,
I can still hear the forebearance of that pent-up sigh
And that jump in your throat when you are amused
I hope you are amused at me. I hope I am that laughter
But I fear for you when you are not with me
How much arrogance the world is feeding you
I am afraid of the rashness of your inexperienced mind,
Scared of imparting wisdom too late
I fear for me when I am not with you
How easy it is to lose you these days
An ephemeral sunset just long enough for a quick glimpse
And with an embrace, a smile and some tears, we part
You, the virgin mind incarnate
And I, at last, your father
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