Proposal Poem by Sutapa Chaudhuri

I'm so lonely,
would you be my friend?
just be a friend that's all
I want nothing more
just be there, nothing more

My hands are so lonely
would you hold them strong?
just a little company, that's all
they want nothing more.

The fingers are so cold
would you give them warmth?
just let your blood course through
the death, that's all
kiss them with life,
tips tingling,
a bit of life, nothing more

My life has lost its motion
would you lead me to dance
just one dance, that's all
I need nothing more.