Distance

It was her bright sparkling eyes that caught my attention first, followed by the luminous smile. Her chirpiness was enough to create a commotion in my heart. And her presence was an endearing reminder to the beautiful side of life. She was a poem, soulful and lyrical. She was the mist that surrounded me and seeped into my soul. Utopia wasn’t just a word then. Everything was so real. Except her.

I stood there watching her from a distance, a distance of a lifetime