(Khushboo by Sandeep Silas ‘deep in Saada Khayal; Vani Prakashan 2009)
FRAGRANCE
Once again a gust of wind brings your fragrance to me
The same world of your poise, the same happy-go-lucky attitude
Your scattered tresses, your melting down in my presence
Before me, the blossoming of your body, like a bud
Shining stars visible in those wistful eyes
Nobody ever saw, such scenes of heady intoxication
Where do I hide the sparks, those fill my pores
My madness is visible in all directions
Let somebody, touch and feel me like a butterfly
He too shall fall like a drunkard inebriated with your odour
Time kept on shrinking, become drops of feelings
Neither I came to know, nor saw, sat I with closed eyes
Now, every breath brings to me your aroma
Let all my life pass in the shadow of this moment
The halting of hesitant conversations on my lips
The winds changing suddenly with the season
I could not understand you my beloved, though I knew you
But, the scent of your body I inhale with every gust of the air
(Translated by Sandeep Silas)
