Sangeetha Kamath

                         REMINISCENCE The idyll of summer days and picnic fun were daubed with all the hues of a rainbow and the golden sun When puffy clouds reminded me of spun cotton candy and frosting cream on cake… Daydreams opened a portal, a gateway to a fantasy world with dolphins and even mermaids Hearty laughter were the tinkling of our souls when i waited for you in the fading sepia light of late noon Upon the rain washed sky of deep ultramarine Billowed burgeoning clouds in shades of citrine Sunbeams sparkled and arcs of rainbows shimmered on a perfect dome azure Reminding me of songs and poems pristine and pure I could steal silken strands out of the summery cobalt  And weave a duvet to cocoon my porcelain heart.. The cherry-blossom and vanilla infused sweet spring fragrance like a gossamer shawl embraced me The silken hearts of Sakura raining down blessings of pink confetti Every day was a melodious love ...

                  BENEATH A STARRY SKY When the leaves were olive green and burgeoning, lushly unfurling The air, laden with aroma of wild roses, jessamine infusing The sky was a celebration of blue, the sun of gold Only respite when colours muted and moon was luminescent cold Violet duvet was pulled down on relentless sun rays Celestial sugar sprinkles emerged like diamonds on display A million miles away pulsing and beaming at star gazers 'Twas a special kind of Iris black to hold up  All the stars in its arms and velvety cradles Chirps of crickets, hoots of owls serenaded us on camping nights Near the still waters of the lake reflecting a full moon  The earth yearned to get drenched  In sweet honeyed drops of rainy symphony When dusty brown changed to decadent mahogany Argentine moon cast dappled shadows through flickering leaves Skin adorned with perspiration, For a caress of cool air it pleads The wrath of flame sparked s...