It is a Sunday night and my "to do list" is filled with things I got to finish before I meet my professor at university tomorrow. Yet, a look down the street filled with yellow light, grayish sky and falling leaves from the trees brought back the memories of our first meeting. Our introduction is vivid on my mind and I hope time doesn't erase it.
I wasn't sure what I was into? Anxious yet trying to be calm, shy yet confident, walking preoccupied into the realms of unknown with a pang of insecurity and excitement trying hard to hide my loneliness, I bumped into you straight out of airport. Though, it was rush hour with cars honking, people busily walking taking no heed of surrounding - you drown out the crowd.
In the best of your mood as ever; you silently gave a broad welcoming smile.
There are times when silence speaks more eloquently than words and I guess that was one such time. And, from that moment our companionship just grew better and I hope it remains this way ever. Each day and each interaction with you has broadened my horizons, my perceptions, bettered my opinions and judgments, and outlook of life.
Sometimes, you have seen my jubilation and other times my frustrations . Yet, you took me into your stride with all my flaws and enriched me with your persona. I am awed and amazed by your attitude towards life, you have some thing for everyone and I am deeply touched that I am one among that everyone.
On few evenings I have seen you intoxicated with party fervor, equally enjoying the company of youths, old or children. On the other evenings, I see you finding pleasure in the monotony of routine work. Whether a snow fall, a windy chilly night or a bright sunny day, you have faced it all with no loss of enthusiasm. The sparkling contrasts yet a undefined blend of all in you shall always be a part of my memoir. There are many things that I cannot put into words. I know. You know . And I guess we will let it be.
Though,I would love to claim that I have known much of you, I would be wronged if I don't confess that I have just experienced a small fraction of your big self. I am still as confused as then , yet the insecurity has been replaced by a comfort level. I always thought I wasn't gullible until I met you.
I thank my destiny that I met "New york city". The city that never sleeps!
