Baisakhi Blues

I am a stranger here

Where drums are silent

Before the Spring’s arrival

Drooping flowers scattered

On dull dry grass

Air clings to the branches

Lurches past trees

I am a stranger here

Where long years ago

Amidst blushing meadows

Giggles escaped our nervous lips

We danced away wantonly

Leaped to grab the moon

I am a stranger here

Where love had sprouted

Frisky raindrops flamed our dreams

To be together forever

You said love is eternal

My love died and turned me

Into a stranger here