Thirst

The sound of jingling cow bells The lilts of heavenly music from a flute An exotic fragrance in the air Here I stand, Enticed By the tune of your reed My eyes searching yearningly For a glimpse Where is he? Where is my heart’s love? The blue bodied one I cry “Oh, bring him to me” In answer The breeze whispers in my ear “The one whom you seek is near” I look around But vast empty spaces envelop me I close my eyes Withdraw into the caverns of silence Now I see his dusky form Aflame within my inmost being Like a serpent at the charmer’s strains Let me now uncoil in rhythmic dance!