Remembering You (For Dylan)

I miss the first time you smiled,
I miss the first time we kissed,
Wish I could travel those many miles
Rather than missing you so much like this. - 4

I miss the first time we held hands,
I miss the first time I fell for your charms;
This loneliness I cannot stand,
I'd rather be held in your arms. - 8

I miss the warmth of your face.
I miss the sound of your voice.
I miss the way into my eyes you'd gaze;
I know you're the perfect choice. - 12

In spite of the good you are,
In spite of the kindness you show;
I still choose to push you, from me, afar;
And now I feel down and low. - 16

I still miss every moment we shared,
And I'll hold them forever in my heart.
I'll never forget how much you've cared;
For in my life, you're the best part. -20

The Tempting Sea

One evening during Diwali, while vacationing on a beach in Goa (Calangute), I overheard a mother and father crying bitterly requesting the coastguards to go out once more and search for their son who hadn't returned from swimming. The coastguards tried their best while the boy's parents prayed for his safe return. Unfortunately, the boy was never found.

The Tempting Sea

Gentle whispers from the sea;

Softly calling out to me;

"Come in, come in, oh sweet child;

Bask in my waves so gentle, so mild."

But then I had begun to recall;

About a boy so very small.

Who was taken away in the month of November,

By the sea so full of danger.

He was taken away into the deep.

By the sea to be put to sleep.

Never again to see sunlight;

For the sea had held him down tight.

So even though the waves kissed my feet;

Inviting me to the sea so deep;

I refused to enter the deep blue sea,

For fear of what might happen to me.