DIVINE ECSTASY

In his looks, I see myself

In my looks, I see him too.

Those deep eyes resemble mine

My sober face, a replica of his.

Two bodies, but a single soul

First time, I felt, in this snappy life.

An enchanting tryst, eyes enmeshing eyes

Surely, arranged by celestial hands.

For a moment, I was taken aback

When I thought myself bereft of mind

For we two shared a single one.

The splendour of a lifetime, was it

The soul-stirring moments, for ever, me to recall;

Gladly signed by God’s own hands.

Lover; and mother; and friend; he seemed

Brotherly and fellow feelings, too, coupled

The ambivalent flickers; I skilfully copied.

The puerile look and balmy laugh,

Are not to be stereotyped, rather precious;

Affixed to my memory, added with love.