Tuesday, 6 October 2015

Restless



[ An infant crying in the bedstead ]

A puny tear,

Fists and feet in air


A fading lullaby,

In the pressure-cooker whistle and,

Tinker-bells mid-air


Like a threatening pot of milk on boiling point,

A chicken farm at night

Like a dog’s tail on fire,

A game of cards with a liar




[ Mother (She) picks up the child ]

A pat here and a kiss there

A lap, a swing, best ride of the fair,

The Intoxicating smell of her hair


Like a heavy dew drop on the flower fair,

The comfort of an old wicker chair

Like the first time she had an affair,

A waiting court, a flood light, and a player