Friday, July 1, 2011

Ode to Power





Today she got up
& did not put on her mask
The one that she used everyday
To fake all her tasks

That morning breeze felt different
And she felt no guilt
Still perceiving in his touch
She had to let it sink

The feeling of his tender lips were still on her body
And she was engulfed in his being
The love marks he’d left
Wanted to scream

But the world wouldn’t accept
& keep her names
She would be disowned
They would be dirty games

Who cares she thought
They wouldn’t know

She’d gone to meet him
In spite the turmoil within herself
She was tired of the mundane
It was time for the forbidden

He stood there waiting for her
Like 10 years back
Both had aged up now
& the time had lapsed

Her stomach had funny circles
As she moved forward to greet
Fighting the restrictions aside
She placed a kiss on his cheek

The plan was a drink & dinner & a drive back home
But the situation today, would take a new turn

The conversation was mundane, just at the brim
They let their eyes , do the thing

2 drinks & loosened up
They had now started to laugh

The guards were coming down
And he suggested a drive
The destination was unknown
& the morning went till 5

The music was regular
Not setting up the mood
They both were alone

She knew what would happen next
Knowing not how to begin
The communication was meaningless

He was just buying time
He loved to see her talk
Her innocence her charm
He was letting the whole thing form

The devil was in his mind
& he took the first step
Laughing like a child
Slowly he held her hand

The talks stopped for a second
And then she resumed
She stared into his eyes
And let her hand be

He peeked at her from the corner of his eye
Unsure of what she felt
He dint know how to proceed

It was her turn now
To let the devil take control
She led him ahead
Slowly down the road

Her heart beating fast
She leaned on him
Confirming her presence
It all came clean

In no time their lips had met
& the rest is what you can guess
They were spent in each others arms
In the cars back seat

As she walked out of his car; placed a kiss on his cheek
She waved him a good bye
Thinking that they’d never meet

She would get back tomorrow
And wear the same old mask
But today was different
She couldn’t fake her tasks

For no one would approve
Of her dirty deeds
She’d failed her marriage
& failed herself

She wanted go
& tell him that she loved
But she was 10 years late

She took the step ahead
And broke the mundane
She ended the already dead
They all disowned her
She was now alone.

She doesn’t know where to find him
For he was gone
He’d come back one day
& she’d wait that long


Cheers!!

13 comments:

k's said...

This is by far ur most beautiful piece, loved it... it takes u back to some good memories .

Their is a mask we all wear, to hide our ugly face, yes we all have one , the day u decide to take it off , it sure would hurt the ones who live their life by the book ... make ur own rules, live life on ur own terms , their is just one we have ...don't strive to make it large, make ur own cocktail , with ingredients of ur own choice !

Snehal Vaidya said...

Thnx khushboo... When we look at the mirror & we face the mask everyday there is a kinda force which compels to throw it away & break the barriers & set our soul free.. Its just tht some hv the courage to do it & some dont. M glad u liked it. Thanks so much. :)

MarieGold said...

Ohhhhhh its lovely... I am not good at understanding poetry... But how beautifully u have poured in the feelings in it... Sad feelings... But the truth of life.

MarieGold said...

Ohhhhhh its lovely... I am not good at understanding poetry... But how beautifully u have poured in the feelings in it... Sad feelings... But the truth of life.

Snehal Vaidya said...

thnx @Mariegold.. :) thnx a ton..

Anonymous said...

Truth of life, all about the two sides, one trying to break free while the other chained and enslaved . Good one :)

Snehal Vaidya said...

@meethimirchi: Tried to capture the struggle between the head & the heart.. Glad u liked it.. Keep reading.. :)

Anonymous said...

And don't we all have the feeling some day .. to show the world what we really want .. but what use is that ? what price .. ah ! you got me entangled into thoughts and words .. brilliant post :)

Snehal Vaidya said...

:) Thnx a ton.. :)

Arun Rajendran said...

Fuckin brilliant.. U got talent lady! Its a great amalgam of poetic, nostalgic, tragic, magical, forbidden and yet so much realism.. Truly seminal! Pls keep it up..

Snehal Vaidya said...

yay!!! You totally made my day!!! M soo glad you like it.. Thanks a ton!! Keep reading!!!

Life said...

its good, really!

Snehal Vaidya said...

Thnx Promit. :)