Cruising On River Phrya Poem by Saroj Padhi

CRUISING ON RIVER CHAO PHRYA

Damsels with golden crowns greet you to river cruises
that resound with rock bands playing latest numbers,
barges vibrate as they glide on chest of russet-brown waters
slowly to take on a crimson glow
cast from the fringe of the intoxicated Bangkok sky
till it catches fire under flash lights
from soaring hotels, temple tops, churches and condominiums
and the Moon descends to the pier in jaded jeans
for the hip-hop on the undulating, unsteady deck
in tune with the youngsters' joyous screams;

dance your way to the deck, sing and swing
forget all about life's lapses, crazy highway rushes
and hearts' ancient bruises
on way to the ride, all those unwanted brushes
of thoughts' unwanted clashes;
move on, grab the glasses of fresh fruit crushes
and jug your way to the juicy Thai dishes;

you're no more alone in this world as the stars hem in
guiding the way thro' cacophony of soulful songs
to the bow where the unseen hands of the wind
lull you to a gentle sleep in the lap of a dreamy Siam princess
and sprinkles from the river's overflowing chest
dip you into the unknown depths of a redeeming floor!

COPY RIGHT: @ SAROJ K. PADHI / JUNE 2018