Even now

I saw you and smiled.

first, I was first, and then you.

Then you smiled too.

It was genuine, it was true.

It was everything I felt for you.

The day was all sunshine

I felt settled that day

The breeze was light, the air was sweet

I was in bare feet.

I didn't want to let go

And we didn't.

We stayed there- for a long time.

The sweetest long time.

You smelled like soap.

And your shirt was soft on my face.

Your face though rough, was tender.

Your eyes, though sad, loved me.

It was almost estatic. It was almost desperate.

It surprised me.

Because even though its over,

I still love you. Even now.