Lament

Today I dreamt once more of our indelible beginning...

With dry nostalgia, 

I found myself drawn to the dying embers of that distant memory 

Had I not seen you

 on that early spring morning flushed with a golden mist,

imbued with the fresh scent of tulips, 

with light dancing through the treetops,

and water dews like sparkling jewels adorning the thickets of grass.

I could still feel the sweet warmth of sunshine seeping through my skin...

the dawn chorus of the birds echoing through the forest,

the slow enchantment of the dream-filled blooms,

where the gossamer-winged butterflies swarm like confetti,

sprinkling its fairy dust through the wind.

Following the sunlit trails, I reached that fateful place.

Underneath the majestic oak, there lay a sleeping beauty.

the slow and silent breaths blending with the gentle breeze, 

playing a melody that sweetly stirred my heart.

A stranger so familiar as if I've been yearning for forever.

As those sleepy-jeweled eyes fell on mine, 

a smile formed on his lips so full of charm. 

It was as if a spell had been cast, 

an Amor's arrow struck my heart.

Without even knowing I was hooked, dazed, 

It was love at first sight. 

Yes, like a moth to the flames, I was drawn to my end

Time and again I saw you as if it was fate.

I thought it was love although you were looking somewhere else.

I watched you as you stood in your effulgence and grace

A resplendent persona belying his nature concealed.

weaving in webs of sweet deceit.

However, all promises soon crumbled.

Mirage shattered unveiling the cruel truth outside.

Disbelief turned to grief 

Memories into ashes.

I sank into the depths of despair

as I watched those cold, aloof eyes yearn for someone else

Oh, how I wish to tame this greedy heart, 

to end my unrequited love.

As my sorrow-filled days wither away,

as I dream of that fateful meeting one last time,

I would pray never to meet you again in my next life.