As Night Falls

Vanishing sun, trailing saffron light,

Silhouette of hill fades into night,

Birds in droves towards their nests

Fly, slumberous day slowly rests.

Quietly night tiptoes on earth,

Crickets sing, in woe or mirth?

Their song hears a wanderer lone

 Afar, treading paths unknown.

Unseen roads which way they lead?

Cricket’s song, pray, you heed,

In darkness deep as you roam

Hope you find your way home.

So Far Away

I will let my thought wander

And find its way back to you

To your childlike smile, your laughter

To all the little things you do.

To your eyes as they steal a glance

Looking coyly at my face

Sparkling, as if a dance

With me in your embrace.

To the touch of your hand

When we amble through the streets

Leaving footprints on the sand

Watching time, how it fleets!

I will let my thoughts wander to the place where you are

and there let it stay, bridge the distance that seems so far.