Naughty Titli

I thought you would

come like a butterfly

or a way lost swallow

tearing in twittering anger

to atone for your own folly.

But you came in vengeance like

an eagle to claim your lost kingdom

your wings flapped in furious rage

the sea lost its colour and swelled

as if struck by pestilence.

The waves rushed to swallow

whatever habitation came on its way.

Trees swung in madness

broke fell and flew on

to strike unsuspecting heads

going to seek a living.

Have you gained your kingdom Titli?

why this unwanted war on innocent

 habitats to overcome your agitation.

Come to my humble abode

I’ll feed you tear saturated love:

Be yourself titli

hum your mating tunes

around our pain soaked world

we need it, we need you

to revive our faith in love.

Sabita Sahu