An Alluring Scar

On a sudden night,
you waltzed into my life.
And my lonely heart,
rippled with waves of strife.

I tried my best to shut,
my path that led to you.
But the stars unfolded,
a plan I somewhere knew.

I carefully decided to guard,
my cruel cold heart.
But with your gentle patience,
you refused to depart.

Time has flown by,
But yet I pound with fear.
Now that my guard is down,
I pray you don't disappear.

We walk together on this road,
facing the obscure.
For all you know it may end,
But you will be an allure.

I hope I am led to you,
on the way from dawn to dusk.
And for an unknown reason,
in you I want to combust.

Thus all we can do,
is watch us from afar.
And make sure our shadows,
are not given a scar.

-Tanvi Karnik