Abandoned...Reclaimed

Walking with you in the streets

With so many curious eyes fixed on us-

It was so embarrassing for me.

I did not know what to do.

Whether to hide or to run or what?

I was scared of my prestige being lost.

But when I saw those dark eyes of yours

Fixed on my face like two question marks

Asking whether even I have lost faith.

Your face told a long story of struggle

And then I realized that I shouldn’t be ashamed.

I couldn’t doubt your integrity

Because I am the only reason behind your fall.

It was due to my absence that you

Had to resort to such means of existence

And that your sanctity of heart remains intact

Even after you have been through such terrible times.

If I question your purity now,

You will be completely lost

And you will really lose all hope.

I can’t repeat the same mistake.

No. I am not such a heartless man.

Now it is my turn to give you all that you deserve.

I will stand by you at all times-

Until those malicious eyes are lowered forever.

That day will I ask for forgiveness

And if you can, then grant me

A place in your heart in the way

As you did so many years ago.