Itali Madhusmita

The Eyes

Those eyes etched on my memory forever That ‘spoke’ as the helpless mouth ‘stared’ from the ventilator Was it asking

It was “something” that set her heart on a racing mission Filling her with secret desires and burning passion That

A horrified and frightened Savitri ran for her life She kept knocking ..none opened but one door In she ran

My eyes well-up & I know it’s you Eager to come gushing out What is it now that I could