Lust

Last league of March, after spring had reached its peak,
I opened my doors to abeer.
And sunshine.

She grinned, 
Wished, 
Ran,
And shrieked in delight when I caught her.

The saffron on the curves of her hips is mine. 
The azure on the rise of her breasts.
The dark, raunchy purple on her lips.
The vermilion on her forehead is not,
And when dusk fell, it drew her away from me.




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Date: 29 / 10 / 2016
This poem was written in celebration of 'Holi', the festival of colour. The idea was to draw a parallel with the tale of Radha-Krishna, which itself is a story of an affair.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Scars Avatar
July 11, 2017 at 5:58 AM
The last line really got to me...perfect ending to a great poem. ..thank you
Rodrigues Avatar
July 10, 2017 at 8:23 AM
I can see the tango in the colors, the great emotions, and the let down. Lovely! Congrats, Tamal!
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November 21, 2016 at 2:10 PM
Wow!!!!! A masterpiece you have created, Tamal. Many congrats on your win. Elaine.
Kundu Avatar
November 22, 2016 at 12:52 AM
Thank you, Elaine! :)
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November 21, 2016 at 7:46 AM
Tamal, congrats on your win! Janice
Kundu Avatar
November 21, 2016 at 8:04 AM
Thank you, Janice!
Rodrigues Avatar
November 21, 2016 at 7:27 AM
Nicely written. Love your use of colors! Congrats, Tamal!
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November 21, 2016 at 8:04 AM
Thank you, Kim! :)
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