The Hurt Continues

I clearly remember,

Back in 2003,

I was seven,

And my parents laid down mattresses and pillows,

In the TV room,

To watch the World Cup Finals,

And India lost,

And I was utterly disappointed that night.

Even though I was seven years old,

There was pain,

There was heartbreak,

And I told myself,

I hope we never lose to Australia again.

And today,

Twenty years later,

My heart is breaking the same way,

It did that day.

I love supporting my team,

I will not give up on them even if they're losing,

But we didn't deserve this hurt,

I'm a sore loser like that.

And no amount of making me understand,

That it's just a sport,

Will soothe the heart tonight.