Something Bout Her: Poems of Love

15. Unveiled Love

There's something bout her, a heart's true friend,
In our friendship's growth, no pretend.

Time moved on, with boards behind,
To new cities, new paths we find.
Though best friends still, a change did brew,
A tide of love, she never knew.

Restricting my love, for her sake,
Led to breakdowns, a heartache.
With exams keeping her away,
Months passed with little to say.

One night, I couldn't bear the weight,
I confessed, with emotions great.
I told her my love, overwhelming and vast,
How long would this friendship last?

"I can wait," I said, "as long as you need,
But how much longer, for my heart to plead?
A week? A month? A year or more?
Decades of waiting, what’s in store?"

She listened, her past a heavy shroud,
With reasons clear, spoken aloud.
Failed long distance, strict parents' might,
Her fears and worries came to light.

I assured her, with gentle care,
Even ten minutes, I’d cherish there.
Through a long talk, with hearts laid bare,
I convinced her, love’s truth to share.

She agreed, with conditions set,
Platonically, no regrets.
But joy was mine, in love’s true bend,
On 15th September, our new journey began.