And So He Comes Poem by sreelekha premjit

So he comes

He comes and goes
Impregnating her with
Dreams and nightmares
In sleep and sleeplessness

Crumpled sheets
Or wrinkled skin
Shows the signs
She much denies

His wanted unwanted
Hovering around
Planting seedlings
Abandoning them

Has aroused and distressed her
Has made love surge
Pride fall
ask for more.

Love and life
Been a denial
A running away
Chasing visions

Blinded by passion
Bound by tradition
She wilted
He watched

Life continues
Savouring the worst as best
Reliving the lies as truth
Deluded dumbstruck eves of all times.