MARK OF A RIVER

As a river neatly carves a canyon and
a beloved caressed by her companion.
As the timeless waves lash onto shore
and it makes the lover wanting more…
As snow falls on the mountain peak,
and as the beloved’s knees go weak.
Her cherry lips have an untold claim -
on her lover’s cheek like burning flame.

As a warm breeze blows in spring
and a shyness does closeness bring…
In a gust of wind the flame quiver
and his caressing makes her shiver.
As rain-showers in torrents pour
with a lover's sigh that's so pure.
As in nature, mingle the dew -
so does the passion ignite anew.

As a parched earth looks at the sky,

with years of longing meeting at high.

A candle yearns for the flame to burn -

love melts two souls into one by turn.

As a river in its youth meanders away -

so do their togetherness joyfully sway.

The river unites with sea on its terms -

finally love unfolds in each other's arms.

PRASENJIT©2025

DEAR JOHN

Dear John,

I always miss you in every breath,

your courage came wrapped in wreath.

I am told that bravely you have fought -

you were the saviour of the brave lot.

Cold body, closed eyes, calm on face -

the twitching smile, the warm grace.

Lifeless like you, I stood in the crowd -

tears in my eyes, I never felt so proud.

When curtain fell, you exited with a roar -

You were snatched away at twenty four.

Empty hands, heavy heart, nobody in sight -

I have walked miles, kept up the fight.

As sand is wetted by waves on shore,

our memories play in my heart's core.

Sacred the ground upon which you fell -

l imagine those moments your comrades tell.

There never was a fall of greater glory -

you made me immortal in our story.

One day I will surely in your world land 

and fulfill the promise, walk hand-in-hand.

PRASENJIT©2025