The Only Once

Gentle, harsh,

Chapped, smooth,

Metallic, mouth- freshened,

Expert, novice,

Old, young.

Blindfolded,

I lie

Night after night,

Seeking the understanding of

Skin, lips and breath.

I remember you,

From the way you felt,

From the way I fought

With the urge to

Remove the blindfold.

That was the only once

I wanted to

Break the rules.

That was the only once

I wanted to ask,

“Will you come again, tomorrow?”
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© Rasagya Kabra, July 2, 2011