Ashwani Kumar
Will You Marry Me?
Air affluent, dreams on diet,
Stakes are too high;
I can’t buy grocery, I can’t cook,
Will you marry me?
Water taps dry, night lamps obsolete
Land lines busy, mobile phones are off
Will you marry me?
Cats in my kitchen
Mice in my living room
Home- sick ships anchor in my balcony.
Will you marry me?
Winter in old sweater, summer in golden clothes
Rains come in recycled papers
Will you marry me?
Days in super market, nights in the church
Kiss foolish, love is mad
Will you marry me?
Tongue turtle
Lips lion, thighs crawl in joy
Will you marry me?
Fear dead, Earth serious,
pigeons smile.
Future a savage bride.
I swear; I will never hurt you
Will you marry me?