Star-crossed Lovers

by silvershoes   Feb 21, 2011


Like the mouth of a pipe as it falls from your lips
and your face is shrouded in a veil of smoke,
my heart is in your hands to do with it
what you will.

Indian prince, you are protected in your ancient sacrilege,
but I am imprisoned in time
longing for the cloak of your arms.
Wondering, will it always be this way?

Tu meera... Can it always be this way?
Though our families are at war
to drive our beating fire apart,
they mustn't understand the perils of dividing
our single heart.

Oh tu meera, meera jaan,
you come to me in my ruin,
sweltering for the throws of passion
until you walk away
into candlelight -
shadows flickering against stone pillars.

Tears again are slipping from my chin
into pools on my naked lap,
but love, never will you turn to see.
Never after, can you look at me...

Each sunrise, I am found an inch faded.
Each dawn, I am less of the whole we make.

Indian prince, I come to you now to ask if
it will it always be this way.
To ask... Can it always be this way?

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  • 13 years ago

    by Acoustic Odyssey

    A beautiful story you have penned here. It's funny how family can say that they want the best for you; but be so quick to cast fire and brimestone. I will not deny, that the thought of a secret love can be very romantic. Only though if both parties choose so. But to have to keep it hidden because of a family's dislike for another is crazy. A wonderful write!
    Take care

  • 13 years ago

    by A lonely soul

    This poetry so easily puts aside the East-West cultural differences by depicting love as the all powerful factor in a relationship. It is so beautifully written that I cannot but help read it over and over again. This piece is probably one of the loveliest piece of all your works, the Kohinoor diamond of the Royal Crown. Your poetic expressions leave me speechless! Outstanding 10/5!

  • 13 years ago

    by gracey grey

    I could most definitely feel the anquish and uncertainty (of the relationship )in this write. Makes me so sad. Its not fair to discriminate love based on race, cast or culture.

    "Each sunrise, I am found an inch faded
    Each dawn, I am less of the whole we make".

    These two line hit home for me. Makes me ask myself the question if its worth the wait.

  • 13 years ago

    by Jad

    Finally! I have been watching your poems to see as soon as you got a new poem and alas my patience has paid off! :] This poem was really good and I loved the message you were trying to get across in this poem and I also like the story. Two lovers never meant to be together but they make it work anyway or try to and it ends up being a disaster.

    I couldn't find one line that really stood out to me as In found that every stanza and line was essential in this poem to make it as strong and powerful as it was! Your emotions in this poem are so strong and you can feel the attraction these two people have for each other.

    In all, I love this poem from start to finish and I am glad to see that you are writing again. I can't to see some more poems from you. This was a great poem and I find it to have a message that alot of people can relate to today. Great job and keep writing.

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