Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Walks of life

As I walk, I see.

Moth-eaten curtains. 
Cobwebbed balconies. 
Twin girls in similar colored dresses.

Splashes in the pool.
The evaporating Jakkur lake beyond.
The pregnant lady on the phone speaking to her beloved.

The setting sun.
The long shadows gets longer. Playing hide and seek.
A motor car swerves by my side and parks itself.

Azure skies turn purple.
Few children scream, run, and hide around.
With each passing round.

She walks afar as we talk.

Secrets, giggles, observations, gossips.
Friendships, events, fears, loves.
Missed calls and calls missed.

And amidst the humidity and heat,
Kisses, and sweet nothings.
I circumambulate her.

4 comments:

Sri said...

Dekhoon Jidhar Bhi In Raahon Mein,
Rang Pighalte Hain Nigaahon Mein
Thandi Hawa Hai, Thandi Chaanv Hai,
Door Woh Jaane Kiska Gaanv Hai
Badal Yeh Kaisa Chaya, Dil Yeh Kahan Le Aaya
Sapna Yeh Kya Dikhlaya Hai Mujhko
Har Sapna Sach Lage, Jo Prem Agan Jale
Jo Raah Tu Chale Apane Man Ki
Har Pal Ki Seep Se Moti Hi Tu Chhune
Jo Tu Sada Sune Apne Man Ki
Yun Hi Chala Chal Rahi …
Bhool Saare JHumele,
Dekh Phoolon Ke Mele
Badi Rangeen Hai Yeh Duniya

abhilash warrier said...

:-) In fact, I love this line from the song a lot: "Door Woh Jaane Kiska Gaanv Hai..." because while travelling on Mumbai Kanyakumari Express from Bombay to Kerala during school summer vacations, ani and I always used to watch and wonder about all those small villages and their railway stations where the train does not stop... Kii kiska gaav hoga naa woh aur usko udhar chitti bhi milta hoga naa!

Payal Bose said...

Nice!

Payal Bose said...

Nice!