By Your Side Poem by Raghav Bal Mardhekar

When   Winter's   nights   seems   dark   and   never   ending
And   heavy   snows   a   white   glowing   mantle   cast
And   howling   winds   in   frenzy   drive
Man   and   beast   to   shelter.
And   the   Heaven's   deluge   this   earth   with   tears
And   nothing   stirs.

Then   warmly   clothe   yourself   and   shut   out   all   sound
And   a   covering   blanket   around   your   shoulders   throw
And   an   empty   place   set   aside
With   gentle   touch   a   candle   light
And   in   its   flickering   flame   shall   once   again
My   eyes   gaze   upon   you
And   then-think   of   me.

And   when   the   Summer's   winds   parch   the   land
And   you   seek   refuge   by   the   waters
And   frolic   in   the   sands
Spare   a   moment.
And   when   the   night   is   dark   and   the   moon   is   high
And   frosted   waves   in   frenzy   beat   upon   the   shores
And   roll   and   ebb
Sit   alone   by   the   waters   as   they   touch   your   feet
And   as   the   tide   to   the   heavens   reaches
Within   shall   my   passions   live   and   roar
And   in   every   wave   that   touches   your   body
Shall   my   lips   caress   you
And   then-think   of   me.

And   when   the   skies   are   angry
And   in   grey   colours   shade   your   life
And   when   the   rains   come
Remember   far   away   a   man    screams   your   name
In   defiance   of   the   Fates
That   deny   his   fulfilment

With   every   drop   that   falls   upon   your   window
In   its   tinkle   shall   you   hear   my   words
On   clear   nights,    a   gentle   breeze,
And   the   moon   high   and   bright
Sleep   in   peace   by   your   window
And   in   every   moonbeam   that   caresses   your   face
Shall   my   fingers   seek   to   recapture
Past   moments   of   Love
And   then-think   of   me.

And   when   Autumn   comes   and   the   trees   are   sad
For   lovers   parted
And   in   sympathy   drifting   leaves
Create   a   russet   carpet   for   your   steps
Go   out   alone   and   walk   barefoot
And   reach   out   your   hands
And   I   shall   come   soundless   from   the   trees
And   walk   by   your   side
And   then   -   think   of   me.

And   when   your   Spring   is   here
And   a   bright   golden   sun   kisses   the   earth
And   trees   blossom   heavy   cannot   bear   their   weight
And   bend   and   bow   in   your   path   in   greeting
And   once   proud   blushing   roses
Shameful   hang   their   heads   as   you   walk   amongst   them
Then   laugh   out   aloud   and   remember
Somewhere   I   smile,    content   in   your   happiness
And   yet   again   -   think   of   me.