I knew she didn't play Holi
But still I insisted her to join us
Coz this was the only opportunity 
I could come close to her
In spite of continuous denial, she yielded

I waited for my turn 
Touching her was nirvana 
How my hands ached to caress every swell and curve of hers
But I restricted only to her face

And when it came to for a group picture 
I stood behind her
To absorb her fragrance 
That was the maximum I could come close to her
She being my landlady
The woman I desire.

©LR