A bittersweet feeling

You drift into reverie, Eyes softening and gaze unwavering, Your face relaxing — you sigh tenderly. Oh! Who is that someone that can make you think so deeply? For hours you sit by the window, Smiling to yourself, For once your cold demeanor melts away. Tell me, who’s your solace? That someone who softened your heart. For you look so longingly at someone not here, The one who ignited your feelings — those which you kept locked away. For whom do you feel saudade? Oh! This bitter-sweet feeling of love. — Adrita B.