We walk down the street hand in hand

And I look at you by my side

That long black hair, those enchanting eyes

Swept back old memories, clear in my mind

I remember when we first crossed paths

As sophomores in high school

You weren't like any other girl

Which is why I drew close to you

You never tried then, nor do you try now

To grab the attention of every passing guy

But still your spark jolted me

A million volts to my life.

You made me smile, you made me laugh

Your joy illuminated the whole town

But soon it became dark, for dawn to never come

As your family was moving out

The rainbow in the sky, turned to grey ash

But I knew I had to forget you

I got a degree, I got a job

But I never forgot that girl from my high school

One day I walked past an open theatre

When a stunning voice brought me to a halt

She released waves of tranquil over my mind

With utmost passion from the depths of her heart.

She finished her serenade and opened her eyes

Oh! What an applause did everyone throw

I stared at her, and that very moment

I got the same jolt I felt, about a million years ago

Yes, she was my first love

That luminous smile, That curly black hair

I met her backstage, and she said

"Why, I know you! You're an old school friend!"

I opened up my thumping heart

That was bubbling to burst forth

And the tears that graced her vivacious eyes

Made my entire life feel its worth

Today as we walk down the street, hand in hand

And I look at you by my side

I knew I've found a precious jewel,

Whose value no one can decide 

Aranya Paul Nandi