Beneath the Ruins of a Forgotten Love

Hi little gem,

For the longest time, a story has nestled within my heart, a tale that I've yearned to share with you. Yet, the courage to weave it into words had eluded me, until now. In the gentle rhythm of poetry, I've found the language for this story. So, with love trembling in each stroke of the pen, I present you this poem.

To my beloved child, with a love as deep as the sea,

I recount a tale from a time past, a story of youthful glee.

Once upon a time, in the halls of knowledge so grand,

I met a girl, and love took our hands.

Her eyes sparkled with mirth, her heart with fire,

In the dawn of our lives, love began to conspire.

We shared moments, stolen in the quiet of the labs,

When the day's hustle was silenced, and silence was our ad-lib.

We wove dreams together, in the tapestry of youth,

Drank from the chalice of love, seeking the eternal truth.

Evening walks bathed in the golden hue of the setting sun,

Whispering secrets in the twilight, that only we would spun.

In the heart of Bombay, under a sky shedding tears,

Our lips first touched, quelling our fears.

A lighthouse amidst the storm, our hearts soared in flight,

A memory etched in time, from that rain-drenched night.

Through mountains of joy and valleys of sorrow,

She held my hand, painted dreams of tomorrow.

Her tender care was my sanctuary, her love, my song,

In the symphony of her arms, I found where I belong.

But then came the shadows, dark and long,

Misunderstandings took root, where once was our song.

Silences grew where words should have filled,

Her withheld truths, my misconceived sights, our love chilled.

Paths that once danced together began to stray,

Where blossoms of love once bloomed, now lay decay.

Yet, even as we drifted, caught in life's cruel design,

Her echo lingers, in the chambers of this heart of mine.

Though now apart, I love her still, yearn for her embrace,

See echoes of her laughter in every smiling face.

Her memory resides, a bittersweet trace,

A love so profound, not even time can efface.

From this tale, my child, learn of love's intricate dance,

How it molds us, breaks us, gives us a chance.

And as I loved her, I love you, my light so bright,

An eternal love, holding you tight, endless as the night.

Remember, love is a journey, not devoid of strife,

A beautiful melody played on the strings of life.

And so, as the sun loves the moon in the deep blue above,

Just as I loved her, I love you, my eternal love.

Yours always,

Dad