You were on my mind

I though I heard your laughter

but it was only the tinkling of chimes sweetly in the breeze.

I thought I felt your touch

but it was only soft, shimmering silk brushing across my face.

I thought I saw you dazzling image

but it was only an amazing statue standing still on its platform.

I thought I smelled your divine scent

but it was only the beautiful roses blossoming sweetly in the Spring.

I thought I saw you smiling face

but it was only a leaf swaying gently on its fresh, strong branch.

I saw you where you never were, You were only on my mind.

Natashya Lalani (age 12)
Published in the 1996 Journal of Writing, Scholl District #43, Coquitlam, BC