Hiraeth: Eli's Poem For Nozomi

                                    

                                          
Flowers in the garden
They cannot simply match you
I was mesmerized by such beauty
Who do you think I'm referring to?
                          


                          
I was in the garden when I met you
And never thought I'd get to see such smile
A smile which can change every atmosphere
And a smile which can change my life
                          


                          
I look for you day by day
And most of the time, I could see you staring at my painting
"This is beautiful." You said with a soft smile
But you never knew that I painted it for you
                          


                          
Day by day, my wandering heart kept calling your name
But your heart never called mine
I chose to keep an eye out on you silently
While deep inside, my heart is breaking
                          


                          
But as time passes by
I caught a glimpse of remorse in your eyes
They hold the tears that has yet to fall
They hold tears of your heart's call
                          


                          
I was confused at first and yet to discover such horror
But as I have encountered it
My heart began to weep
My soul began to shatter
                          


                          
And now I have seen it
I couldn't feel but sorrow
But Nozomi Toujou, please remember
That my soul, wherever you go, will always follow.