She Went to Mumbai"

for Dr. Mahi, from the quiet corner of Dr. Neil's heart..... She went to Mumbai in silence and grace, To meet someone new, maybe find her place. A city of lights, a decision so grand, While I stood still, with a tremble in hand. I let her win, like I always do, Cheering from far, though she never knew. No fights, no claims, no selfish plea, Just silent prayers that she smiles free. She dressed in dreams, her eyes held hope, And I, left here, just learning to cope. Not with her going—but what it meant, When love stays quiet, but the heart is spent. So I won't confess, won't change her flight, Just write her name in verses at night. For some loves aren't loud, they don't demand— They just watch… and quietly understand.