First Love

Dedicated to art of Amrita Sher-Gil and music of Anoushka Shankar

Deer eyelashes of raven rivers
Flow with witchcraft of Kohl
Made in red of separated nights

Breasts full of lover’s torment
Flower beaded threads for soft
Hang on the cleavage of shy fire

Waves of braided sea have tides
Sea that is only of the moon
Rising from verandah of a thief

Robes of water flow in ecstasy
Of new rain from an untold sky
Surrendering to dance of Rati*

Feet free from time’s grip
Lay on the sheet of rose-flames
Not waiting. Unfolding a song

Adorned with ruby breath
Silkening space in-between
Curtains-Crimson fall slowly

~

Vaishali Paliwal

Piece is inspired by Shringaar (Decoration/makeup) art painting by Amrita Sher-Gill and Pratham Prem (First Love) music piece by Anoushka Shankar.

Rati*- Hindu Goddess of love and desire.

In response to Blue Insights Cultural Prompt below:

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