The title is a line from one of Nandita’s poems. I thought it was a striking image and would make a great start to a new poem. I told Nandita this and she and I agreed to write a duet together. This is the first time I have written a “duet” with someone else. I hope it won’t be the last … Nandita is a very talented lady and a gifted poet. Click on the following link for her blog. It’s well worth a visit or two or three.
Your face your name
flicker in the candle flame
Your words your voice
burning with grace and poise
bruised clouds on the evening sky
my arid heart awaits your rain
A burst of silver lining before I die
a soothing balm to my aching pain
your shadow on my mind
how can we be so blind
Your name in my heart
beating like a chained beast
curled up like a dog
asleep at your feet
Let your senses awaken
let dreams and reality meet
Spent match this candle
Light another one from my mantle
let love be heartfelt
let the candles melt
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