Soumyanetra Pal

Light up the way for me.
I'm scared of the dark.
Illuminate the blackest road
With the brightest spark.

Light up my mind
When I'm feeling low.
Help me keep the dark thoughts away,
And make my mind glow.

Light up my world
With your beautiful, carefree smile.
Keep away everything that's evil,
Everything that's scary and vile.

Light up my candle
When I'm out to wander and roam,
So no matter how far I am,
I may always return home.

I remember the time
When you would bring home chocolates you'd received at school
Just so that you could give them to me
And watch me smile.
Every time you'd say, "I love you!"
And I almost did...

I remember the time
When you would save your pocket money to buy saplings
Just so that I could plant them in my garden
And watch them grow.
Every time you'd say,  "I love you!"
And I almost did...

I remember the time
When you'd take me to the fair to ride the Ferris wheel
Just so that I could hold you tight
And scream my lungs out.
Every time you'd, say "I love you!"
And I almost did...

I remember the time
When you were down with cancer and you'd still smile
Just so that you could hide your pain
And make me smile.
Every time you'd say, "I love you!"
And I almost did...

I remember the time
When we met for the last time in the churchyard
Just so that the ground could suck you in
And take you away forever
This time you didn't say, "I love you!"
But I did...