There are days
When I couldn't find a single person
To crack even the simplest smile
All my leaves are shredding
The sun is out of sight
Times like these
Remind me of a memory
Of that one Autumn day.
It was a chilly afternoon
I looked around me
Found myself all alone
I released a deep sigh
Then shrugged my shoulders
"I think it's time to let go of my inner baggages."
I was ready to raise a white flag
I accepted defeat as part of life
In order to surrender my life
To our good Lord...
I whispered a silent prayer
"If this is your will, I'll gladly accept it. Maybe this is the end of my endless search to find my one and only soulmate."
I sat on the nearest wooden bench
Then I looked down at my shredded leaves
"Everything will be alright."
Though I could feel
My heart is getting tight.
"Can I sit at this side of the bench?"
I looked up and found a pair of reddish brown globes smiling before me.
Yes, I replied. Then nodded.
Our meaningful conversation lasted for two hours
An instant connection was formed
It felt like I've known him all my life
But I was scared
That it was just an illusion.
He took my hand
Felt a spark radiated
It came rushing from his hand to mine
A warm feeling
Started to swaddle my heart
I was following his every move with my eyes.
He took an orange leaf
From the pocket of his shirt
Then placed it on my palm
"I was looking all over the place for quite sometime, just to find the person who owns this."
Tears started to well from my eyes
"Finally, I've found the once."