21. “The Jasmine…”

21. “The Jasmine…”

(…continued…)

It felt
as if Niki had found heaven that day,
Even the fragrant Jasmine
bloomed inside dreams’ they say,

The monsoon drizzled softly
tender & light,
& the courtyard of her dreams
shivered in delight,

Drenched Niki , her hair dripping too
Nil teased and gently said too,
“If a cup of hot coffee comes our way
All this tiredness will melt away.”

Darkness spread
in the forest grove,
On the far horizon
golden sunlight glowed,
Slowly fading from the open sky
evening whispered its soft goodbye,

Step by step, they walked back down
Cold winds made them shiver around,

Soon the scent of sandwiches
filled the air,
Coffee cups shared words and care,

Their friends rejoiced
with laughter’s delight,
As the rain sang melodies
deep into the night,

Tired at last, they went back home
Sweet moments stayed where hearts roam,

Niki & Nil, smiling all the day
Parted gently in a tender way,