Chhote Lal Khatri Poems

Jogi ji wah Jogi ji
Someone is looking for emerald,
Someone is looking for diamond, I'm looking for my Joginia (beloved)
Jogi ji wah1 Jogi ji.....2
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Once Again

Once again weather is getting worked up
drunk with the drink of pre-monsoon shower,
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The drops of first shower of the season
perched on her lips like dew drops on leaves
hanging from her sharp pointed nose
dripping from her short hairs in soft tumult
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As I am growing old
I am losing hold
On my desires bold
Like leaves falling in cold.
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I KISSED A FISH
Yester-night I met with a bizarre accident
gurgling Ganga was flowing over me
water as transparent as that of Rhine.
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Chastity
Bees buzz round buds
Flowers, fragrant leaves
Bloated wombs with larva.
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LOVE
Indian Rishis loved living in caves
that we call hideouts today.
They either spoke in aphorisms
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Holi (A Festival of Colours)
Holi hai bhai Holi hai! 1
Don't take it amiss; it's Holi!
Seven colours of water
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