Did I tell you I love you?
Then this poem’s not for you.
Shut the door as you leave,
don’t bother to say adieu.
Did I tell you I love you?
Almost? How stupid am I! I see.
I did love you, or I think I did
till sense got a hold of me.
Did I tell you I love you?
Never? Then listen just this once, Baba
you’re the only one I held
in my heart, the only one…
the only one
I never told
that you are
my hero
always
and
forever
and I love you
more each day.
Each passing day
now that you
are no more
I know
always
and
forever
you will be
the only one.
Did I then not tell you I love you?
I did. In my every day’s madness
in every little thing we shared
in every time I reached out for you.
I never thought to tell you I love you
for when they tell me I should pray
I shut my eyes, it’s your face I see
smiling me on my way.
ipsita banerjee 
It’s really beautiful. It’s not always easy to speak someone else’s love language.
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Lovely. A reminder too, that though we may show in our actions that we love someone, it is also important to say the words.
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Unusual and poignant.
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Beautiful and poignant and quirky at the same time. Kudos! Enjoyed it.
Nilanjana.
Ninja Minion, A-Z 2016
Madly-in-Verse
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Oh dear. This is just sooooo heartwarming. So touching. Your words are honest and raw. And your form is unique and interesting. ❤
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Thanks, your comment means so much to me as I wasn’t entirely happy with this! 🙂
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