The Noble Exchange

Moments spent in solitude and reflection,
Enshrined in golden memories that are uniquely mine,
Engaging in light banter, exchanging glances over trivialities,
A tug-of-war to grasp and conceal,
The anticipation of meeting with someone or being met,
Yearning and longing, the desire to be near,
The playful act of feigning indifference,
Giving precedence to others while leaving me solitary,
Laughter intertwined with fleeting moments of disdain,
Nights longing for the dawn of a new day,
Pretending nonchalance while eagerly awaiting a visit,
Meeting for no purpose other than the desire to connect,
An intense longing for someone’s presence,
An irresistible hankering for companionship,
All of this floods back when someone appears,
Inwardly, within the corridors of my memories.

Sajid Hussain from Pakistan ©