Jotsna Jari
I had said…
keep my memories safe
within the folds of the scented handkerchief in your breast pocket
Do you think of me
while walking along
the busy city street
Do the towering edifices
really hide my face
When you sip a cup of tea
to wash away the day’s fatigue…
do you think of me?
When sleep overcomes your weary body do you call me in your slumber
What happened ? Are you blushing ?
A piece of my handkerchief…
just close to your chest…
hold it near your nose
and take a deep breath
Stretching out your hands
in the dead of night, you look for me.
In truth, I am all of this…
all of this becomes mine.
When the mobile screen lights up,
a notification with your name appears,
I get busy
Your body’s fragrance warms
the air of the room now
