Love Affair

The city's pulse, a rhythmic thrum,

Where concrete canyons blocked the sun.

There, in a crowded, bustling street,

Our eyes met, a chance, fleeting beat.

You, a melody in a minor key,

A hidden smile, a mystery.

I, lost in verses, stories untold,

A yearning bard, my heart turned cold.

A brush of hands, a whispered word,

A stolen glance, a world unheard.

Coffee's warmth, a smoky haze,

Lost in conversation's sweet maze.

Laughter echoed, like rain on stone,

Washing away the world unknown.

Shared secrets whispered in the night,

Beneath the city's flickering light.

Days turned weeks, a whirlwind dance,

Stolen moments, given chance.

Art gallery nights, hushed reverence,

Lost in paintings, a stolen glance.

Walks by the river, hand in hand,

Dreams whispered in the shifting sand.

Street musicians' soulful sound,

A love story on hallowed ground.

But shadows lurked, a hidden fear,

The whisper of doubt, ever near.

The weight of choices, paths untrod,

Would love survive, beneath a burdened God?

Distance stretched, a chilling tide,

Uncertainty bloomed, nowhere to hide.

Misunderstandings, harsh words spoken,

A love unspoken, hearts awoken.

Jealously's serpent, a venomous bite,

Trust eroded, in the fading light.

Silent nights, a heavy weight,

Love's fragile flame, flickering fate.

But embers glowed, a spark remained,

The memory of what we once attained.

Letters penned, confessions bare,

Longing whispers on the evening air.

Apologies offered, tears unfurled,

Forgiveness sought, in a wounded world.

Communication's bridge, slowly rebuilt,

Love's fragile form, a promise kept, not spilt.

Lessons learned, with newfound grace,

Acceptance bloomed, in love's embrace.

Differences cherished, a tapestry grand,

A love more powerful, hand in hand.

The city's pulse, no longer a bane,

A symphony played, in love's sweet refrain.

In crowded streets, we walk anew,

Our love a beacon, strong and true.

For love's affair, a tapestry spun,

With threads of joy, and battles won.

A testament to resilience and grace,

A love story written, on life's open space.