Rhapsody

What do you wish to give?

A world trip ticket on concord!

A jade palace carpeted with

gem studded Arabian bulbuls!

No dear, if you wish to give ,

give me your sorrow

which dampens your heart,

I’ll cover my body like a blanket

of Italian roses feeling the spice

of your sobs  to smoothen my nerves.

Give me all the pain of your heart

I’ll stir it with all my love

To churn out the nectar of life.

Give me your lonely tears

I’ll lick it like honey dripping

from the honey comb of life.

Give me a chance to hold your hand

I’ll walk like impish shadow.

Give me your sleepless nights

I’ll play the moon and sing

soft lullabies, as cupid's minion

sings for his moody princess,

In the garden house of your fantasy

where cuckoos hum in ecstasy.

Open the gates of your garden

Which nurses blossoms of beauty and love

I’ll measure the waves of your breath

by blowing kisses of my love.

Sabita Sahu