Winner!

 

(Dedicated to Triana, a daughter never born, 7/30/1999)

 

Darling! I never thought you would quit so easily

To make me a winner, in our loving competition!

 

It hurts so much to know you are so far away

Not just physically but mentally as well!

 

I loved you from my first sight of you

Then we took the vow to Court and God

That only death could take us apart!

 

You took me of guard when I was busy

To give you a new dimension in your life

Beyond just love and care!

 

You looked for new love to replace my old

Not knowing that my love was always new

And each day appeared newer to me

As long as you and your love were there!

 

I could easily rest a while

Being submerged in the pride of winning

But I will keep loving you even more –

Ensuring that you never can take me of guard again

This time, beating me in the game of love!

 

Author: Deepak Sarkar, 844 Royal Oak Ave, Victoria, BC V8X 3T2, Canada; Tel/Fax: 250-412-2897; E-mail: kolki@kolki.com; Poetry & Peace Web Site: www.kolki.com