An evocative and enchanting poem of love and loss that leaves behind a sense of disquiet of nature, by Devika, for Different Truths.

You stood up
Shook the ends
Dusted earth
Twigs n fronds
Liberated...!!
Felt your breath
Lime blossom bloom
Sun kissed valley
Eager to please
Sigh...!!
Embrace me
one sweep, a glance
Crimson you dance
Over the valley
Respite...!!
Awaiting your return
Dusk to dawn
Sitting by the pond
Ripples alight
Contrite...!!
Bells they tinkle
Anklets nimble foot
Splintered rays
Dancing courtyard's facade
Frown...!!
What wells up
Is desire
Kohl trickles black
Heart bespoke what
eyes hide.
Virtue...!!
Croons crested canary
Caged comforts
Wishful flights
Rendezvous awaited of what
Might...!!
I’ll wait for you
all my life
Says Basil to twilight
Cause it's when
Remain I crushed
Fragrant underneath your step
Astride...!!
Molten gaze
He gazes at Venus
Engulfed star-shine fluorescent fireflies falter
Night owl calls - you are not mine
Disquiet...!!

Picture design Anumita Roy

Devika Raghave

Devika Raghve is a freelance writer and a hobbyist-travel photojournalist – whenever the urge to become a vagabond strike hard! She is a die-hard foodie who loves driving to destinations given a choice! She often delves into poetry. Presently she is based in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.