The Day I knew You - Poem -

Oulad Taima, Morocco I knew the face which always smiled, glittered and shined. I recognized the touch of your fingers which pushed me up for a first walk. I could just follow your scent whenever you moved to and fro. I could feel the threads of your tenderness and affection. I could even listen to the steady beats of your heart. On that exact day I knew you. I recognized the depth of your words which alleviated my stress. Kept me calm and made me hope for a new dress. I could hear you walking, carrying all the beautiful wishes, hopes and dreams.  I could catch your voice reproaching a neighbor’s boy for stealing my toy. On that exact day I knew you. I heard you wheezing, coughing and sneezing for having a cold. My heart was broken for that sickness you were eager to destroy. I could overhear your talk with dad that I may have had a cold. If only I could offer my eyes through which you would see your life. You proved not to me but to dad that you are the best wife. On that exact day I knew you. I assure you now; girls of your kind are scarce and hard to find. You would say you just chose as if I were blind. But Mom, life is more than one day with such a kind. Better being single than having one who would trouble my mind. On that very day I knew you.