Apsara

I live in the heavenly realm of the Gods I dance on the soft shining moon My eternal beauty shines enticingly From my eyes so very blue... Like a sweet angel caressing the gentle breeze Streaking the water silver I am the best of dark and night That meets within my arms The stars that dwell in my hair Groups like violet flowers I am a visitor from distant land Hidden, secluded and forbidden To this place between two worlds Abundant with tireless beauty My hand plays music with ripples As I view myself amid the soft moonlight beams That touches my soft skin and dewy wings The solitude of this mystic haven Burning with incense as flowers kiss Wind creates sweet magic As it touches my fragrant tresses The lotus buds open wide As my name is mentioned Receiving my divine beauty The Gods from above watch Divinity taking form I gently kiss my reflection Melting into the dark *Apsara-A Hindu Nymph with magical powers __ Tahera Mannan For Constance’s ‘Reflection’ contest.