The Final Ode

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In halls of youth where hearts reside,

I guarded mine, with single pride,

Scars of past, like shadowed mast,

Whispered caution, feelings, don't cast.

Whispered caution, feelings, don't cast

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New city lights, corporate rings,

Life unfolded without strings,

Yet midst the chatter, digital scroll,

A vision appeared, that touched my soul.


Amidst the common, there you were,

A Bindi's grace, pink saree's lure,

Waves of hair that framed a dream,

A sudden pause in life's stream.

Oh, the wars my mind had fought,

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Oh, the wars my mind had fought,

A thousand scripts my heart had wrought,

To tell you, simply, worlds apart,

The sheer beauty, you impart.


One eve, courage bloomed in heart,

A simple text, to play my part,

"You're Pretty," said with a sigh,

Your gentle reply made spirits high.

Your gentle reply made spirits high

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