A week since.
The memory of the smile reappears
into the foreground.
The kohl-rimmed eyes, that hair let loose,
they come back.
The mind reminisces in slow-mo.
Pauses. Replays moments.
Then stills in time.
The faint lavender scented perfume lingers.
The fingers retrace
the brief moment of light touch.
The laughter is heard once more.
A frisson of anticipation
of the next time passes through.
Happiness pervades.
And the spirits lift again.
Inspired by one of my favourite songs, rendered with an Indian fusion twist…
Beautiful poem. I really loved the song. Used to listen to INXS before. They did a great job with the fusion. Who is the female singer?
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Sona Mahapatra
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I have a special love for kohl.:) Beautiful write-up Kunal.Is it the Great White version you are talking about?
I’m happy to still be with you
Loving you the way I do…
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Thanks, Manan! No, this is by INXS, featuring Sona Mahapatra. It’s one of those fusion tracks which adds to the already brilliant original – ragas + sitar…check it out!
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Interesting twist on the song and how wonderful to have inspired such beautiful words.
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Thanks, M! Dunno if the Indian bit appealed to a rock chick like you, but I hope INXS does!
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It was pretty cool all around, thanks.
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such beautiful words with my favorite INXS song (its become a must sing group gathering song on guitar for us) you rock.
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Thank you! π
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Beautiful, Kunal.
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Thank you, Syl!
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You’re welcome, my friend!
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Wonderful poetry… Your site is great!
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Thanks, Shivangi!
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Beautifully penned. I absolutely loved reading this.
P.s, this is “The Daydreamer” I manage the blog Thought Machine. Hope you still remember.
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I’m on your site right now, buddy! π
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That band though. β€ I love Chasing cars.
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? Sorry, didn’t understand…
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The band INXS is on of my favorite bands. Especially the song “chasing cars” is my all time favourite.
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Aah, OK! Yesss! π
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sublime! love the way the rhythm swayed!
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Thank you!
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you are welcome, your eminence! π
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