Fear

without a thought
she picked up a pen
to sketch the secrets
of her heart

the surprised heart
asked diffidently
"are you sure you want to
sing my song?"

the question posed
mirrored the reflection -
she had lost
her heart's trust
and blind was she
to the truth
as fear held her
close in his arms

Guru speak

       Seeking answers
   I knocked at your door
Your reply : "Who are you?"

First Kiss

Unexpected,
the touch
Unfathomed,
the intent
Bent head, touch of lips.
Magic?
But there was no sleight of hand!

(written on 13th July, 2005)

Grading

Open your palm
Lines of the hand demand
A glowing star

Mirth

Safely ensconced,
She threw a challange
Pay me back in the coin received…

I took some fears
       Those strange beings
       That hide behind masks
       Of “Impossible tasks”,
       “Hurt gifted by trusted”
       “Uncharted paths” and more

I took some sadness too
       Those that clogs my being
       Colouring every embrace,
       Warm words of love
       And gifted bounties
       With cold clammy greys

And also those dreams
       The peek-a-boo beings
       That tempt with promise
       Of masterpieces in making
       But dissolve and disappear
       Before the artist in me can sculpt them

Mixing them all, I perfect a currency
Honoured everytime by one and all.
The coin I perceived
was mirth bubbling at challenges
Doled out generously,
by an frisky, irepressible life.

Lover

Stumbling,
Alone I walked
Bereft of
Twinkle infusing friends.
And there I met
Hurt today…

Resplendent in finest
Silks and brocades
Bejewelled in
Unique stones,
It delicately sipped
A sparkling drink,
Ruby red, life giving…

Espying me,
It raised a toast
“Cheers…I salute you”
For, with every sigh
you nourished me
And now your breath
lives, entwined
With me…

Your silence does not hurt
The hurt in your silence does.

This moment

Emptiness gnaws the insides
             Once again
As I let go of your betrayal
             Once again

Like Vine

Little by little
You blossom,
Enchantingly.
Gently sipping,
Sucking dry
My life.