Monday, March 24, 2008

20 Rupees



A glass jar, filled with red.
I hold it, slosh it around, smell and hear it.

The lid won't come off,
I strain against it, eyes wild.

There's love in there,
I'm sure.

Bottled somehow, sealed away.
I can see it, but I can't feel it.

You find me, you watch me.
I don't notice, I strain.

Your hands on mine,
I jump, spell broken.

Let me have it,
you say.

I look up at you,
memories flashing.

And my hands are empty,
except for the buzz of your touch.

It was a 20 Rupee potion.
A red jar on a shelf.

Your hair is on my pillow.