The Moon Dance

let's go out there,

watch the moon dance,

embrace the march breeze,

let your toes spring into a hop

don't hold back, today

the stars are winking, again

why exist, when you can live!

let's go out there

sit by the half soaked stones,

let the water kiss your feet,

feel the music it weaves

under your feet,

as the river burbles,

over the pebbles,

and a bit of you,

why exist, when you can live!

go, let your hair down

be a child again,

wear that carefree smile, 

once more,

let the naughty look

grow on you

let the dimples glow, 

and the madness grow

let the pallu loose,

to flap against my face,

in the breeze,

let's be a bit of us,

the spring is here again

why exist, when you can live!

© sashikant mohanty

The Love For Darkness

somewhere, the darkness of nights

and i drew close,
maybe both are used to waiting,
for the beauty of the full moon!

i love our meetings,
but the partings,
were just as beautiful
for the passion i'd see in you.

i love the touch of the petals,
maybe a semblance of you
i even fall for the thorns,
for the blood roses they remind me of!

how i long for winters,
in spite of the bone chilling cold,
for the troves of smiles,

the playful teeth chattering,
the windy mornings, the hot canteen tea,
and the dream 

of a timeless embrace, once again!



© sashikant mohanty