The Lisa Smile

Lisa Iyer: August 08, 1996 - May 15, 2011

A four legged treat of mischief untold 

A four legged girl she was so bold 

She could rival our appetites for fun and play 

Oh! She had the powers to hold cranky Grandma at bay! 

She could take a on any challenge big or small 

And still would be there to answer to all our calls 

She came into our lives fifteen years ago 

And then today fate struck her with a severe blow 

God won’t know why it was to be her, 

God still doesn't know the cure to cancer. 

Now you’re gone, at peace, happy and free, 

Leaving behind fond memories for us thee. 

You wanted to go for a drive in my car, 

And for a change not chase it; like other dog’s at par 

And then you did take that last ride, 

Fast asleep, in eternal peace with your loved ones beside 

We took a decision to put an end to her suffering 

But, now she’s gone and we're back to the beginning

It's just a huge feeling that no one knows yet

But Lisa, I cry when I think of you and it’s difficult to forget

I would like to let my memories grow stronger and stronger

And when you’re there before my eyes, I wish you’d smile a little longer

You'll come back, I hope, when I call you

I didn't want to say good bye

You'll come back from across those distant miles 

So that I could see you, my Lisa smile.

The Empty Frame

Oh when the cold wind blows, I feel it to the bone,

Oh when you say you know, all I feel is that I am alone.

And even though I may never return those empty places are my own,

And I would remember everything in grief and lament and moan. 

You and I remember there's a life that I have not lived yet,

Are we just simple truths or are we bold lies?

We have been fooling ourselves too long

You and I should be breaking ties, because we can’t be so right and so wrong!

You said you're sorry, you won’t do it again,

I gave you chances but you betrayed me in the bargain.

I tried holding on, the days, I let them drag on in hope so profound,

Stupid I was, I should have known, that it's too late for you, to come around.

Baby I was naive, I got lost in your eyes, but I never really had a chance,

I had many dreams about you and me, happy endings, love and dance.

And then there you were on your knees, begging for forgiveness, begging for me,

As though it was just what I always wanted you to do, but I'm so sorry it just can’t be.

I can feel the tear drops slowly falling, and they're falling from my heart as I weep,

I wish someone could save me, cause I'm drowning in pain and sinking deep.

I've been hurt by your mistakes, even though I put you first, 

And in the process if I have erred, I tell you now my heart is about to burst.

Over time, love tends to fade and all that's left are these arguments like a gale, 

Sleepless nights, and stormy days, have helped me to gather proof that love does change.

And now I'm bleeding, I'm lonely again, clinging onto hope in the anger and hate’s sway,

And now I'm hurt cause it's my mistake, I should have known this was not the right way.

And now the smiles all fade away leaving only but all this endless pain,

Cause over time when love fades there is nothing left for anyone to gain.

And in the end all that remains is this empty space,

And in the end all that remains is an empty frame.

The Insignificant

It all began with a simple chat, which led to the connection of our significant hearts.

Our hearts connected slowly through the crossing of our significant paths

And eventually we tread our paths which so often crossed between our significant lives.

Destiny so far played a twisted role, separating the mare from its foal.

And amidst the twisted life came ashore, the knight in shining armor in search of his goal.

His charms and looks enchanted the foal, and he helped it grow very bold.

And then when the young colt was leaping around, the knight in armor gave it a jolt and kept him bound.

The colt was shocked and left alone, hurt by its master’s harsh tone.

And often wondered did the colt what made masters love grow so cold?

The paths that crossed before had grown inseparable as significant as each other’s soul and heart

And then was struck the blow so hard, that the heart and soul were torn apart

Fought a war too many the heart and soul have, nigh-inseparable their fate at hand,

And try to salvage they did their fates and tried to revive the fragile bond.

And then like the colt and knight their fates remained lost in thoughts as to what happened in disdain

And now the battle rests upon how one so significant became the insignificant!