With you in my arms
I befriended the world again
Grim neighbours stopped to grin
Feel the softness of your skin
...
The dead flit in and out
Of our daily lives
They follow us
Live with us
...
The old woman
In fading white blouse
And dull green saree
Kept away by the police barricades
...
No grown-up could
Sleep anymore
Those who went
Bravely to bed
...
Finally the victory stand
Was ours for the taking
We took turns on it
Those who could only cheer
...
I followed in your footsteps
Then found my own way
To the sea of seas
Where fish swam with stars
...
Death came early
Like a wintry night
Out to put out all light;
Friends could not tell
...