Falling In Love Poem by Arun Maji

I saw you
And then I could not sleep.
For reality was far more beautiful
Than dream I dreamt.
For you were more beautiful
Than the angel I dreamt.

And I kept tossing and turning in bed
Wondering-
How could an earthly girl be
More beautiful than heavenly angel?
How could a smile be
More beautiful than blossoming flower?
How could human lips
Be more inebriating than wine?

I could not stop, I could not sleep.
I was tired as dead
Yet, my mind kept thinking all about you-
Damn me! I didn't ask your name!
I didn't ask where you lived!
I didn't ask if I could contact you!

What's your name?
Let me guess it-
Malobika? Anamika? Trishna? Kiran?
Damn me! I didn't ask your name!

This is what I feel about you.
And I thought
I would write it down in a piece a paper
And give it to you
When I see you in bus stand today.

Hello, could you hear me please?
This is for you.

© Arun Maji