Whether you have condemned them as useless
Or, forgotten while trimming your wares
Some of your belongings
Somehow, were left behind with me.
Please take them away when you come this way!
The sweet scents of your tresses
Still linger over my shoulder;
And your lukewarm breath
Is tangible at the nape of my neck;
They had slipped out, in your hurry
Which, praps, you never noticed.
Whenever you come this way
Please take them with you!
The smiles you broadcast over the mirror
And the wet foot prints you left drying under the fan
Lie scattered all across the room, like a starry sky.
Whenever you find time, please take them away
Packing lock stock and barrel.
The night - we shared the Chai fifty-fifty-
froze in the balcony,
The moon who overheard the King-Queen stories
Fell asleep at the threshold of the house.
If you chance to come alone, anytime, this way
Carry everything; leave nothing behind.
Wherever I turn, I see your things wrapped up;
They are coming in my way
Leaving no room for me to sit, or stand free.
Come, without any further delay,
Search every nook and corner, and
Carry away all your belongings!
Then, I could find at least
Some room for me … to die.
.
Asaaraju
(Born 5th Dec 1954)
Telugu Poet
Born and brought up in Hyderabad old city, Sri Asharaju is a prolific poet. He has to his credit 19 volumes of poetry and 2 translations. Another renowned port Sowbhagya (Palella Vijaykumar) brought out a critique on Asharaju's poetry in 2011. He received innumerable awards for his poetry, including the Freeverse front award and Ci.Na.Re. literary Award. He can be contacted at 93923 02245 .
Asha Raju
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