Sakhi

With love, my love, in quiet care , Pen my name on your Inner sanctum. In my heart the tune that plays, Teach your ankle-bells Its beat. Capture and keep with fond affection My voluble bird – in your Glorious mansion. Remember, my love, to thread and tend My paper bracelet amid your Ornaments of gold. Pick a bud from my climbers and Absentmindedly pin it in the Folds of your hair. In my memory, in holy vermilion Draw a single dot amid The sandalwood on your brow. Spread and save In the scent of your limbs The fragrance of my fascination. This shore less life and death of mine Rupture and raid in your Infinite pride.