Poetry at Sangam

Poetry at Sangam showcases poetry in English and translations as well as essays on poetics and news of new releases.

Haze by Naveen Kishore

eye of haze seeing 
un seeing the mirage near 
near-then what-must appear 
                                                                        as far
 
faraway 
distant to the touch 
as hands-cuffed 
go through the gauze-like wall 
transparent wind 
yet blurred with unclarity 
already squinting eyes red
tight-lipped 
their reach out of-reach
 
heat simmers rises rises-slow 
mile after mile 
like last nights tongue gritty 
with your shimmering 
shimmering night-sands 
as you woman
stretch your arms wind-wards
 
my mouth full of your dream
 
lies haze-like 
in your disappearance

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