The Great Love Story

It has come to me as a rude shock that you are the great love story of my life You're also the reason there is a open cavity in my chest Like a tree was pulled from it It took many restless years Many ardent reassuring encouters That the memory faded And breathing became lighter And Then Across a crowded room I see you My heart flutters I realise My eyes have searched for you All this time It is you The Great Love Story of my life Etched across My tired heart with a blunt blade (Karachi, Dec 2011)