Flaccid Dreams Poem by kunjubi varghese

The scent of Mogra flowers were serenading
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Through the air, diffusing into my senses.

The same adoring fragrance that emanated through

The showers of my day dreams, in your countenance.

Silvery lines cast shadows in the earth;

The Night Queens smiled in welcome.

Among the bluish pleats in the sarong of the moonlight,

I saw the furling of your long robe.

The silky waves of your dress moved away from my life

Like seared petals of withered days.

The beams of the moonlight turned into violin

Strings, and while the breeze caressed them

Produced melodious musical overtures.


I heard the timbre of your compliant voice

From the song sung by the silent night.

The tinkle of your golden anklet faded

Like wilted tender leaves from my dreams.