You are torturing, teasing, suffocating
me with your love
I can’t see anything beyond you
I can’t even breathe (I really need m2m*)
I can only hear you laugh
You’re a witch with a magic wand
rather a doctor with a steth
I’m illusioned by those mirages
Your magician displays
Doctor, you’re breaking my heart instead of
Stitching it
Our eyes met in the rearview
You just hid yourself under your smile
I wanted to outline your lips
But you backed away
I wanted to see thru’ your eyes
But your hands blocked my gaze
I needed your whole hand
But you teased me with your fingertips
When everyone pray for healings
I desire for ailments
So that my doctor
Could measure up my whole body
You’ll be going thru’ Germany
but do you know I’ll be going thru’ hell then
I am a +ve thinker
but now
I fear the emptiness you would leave with me
rather enjoying the right moment with you
Aug, 2000
* m2m ~ mouth to mouth resuscitation
Roxy Mathew Koll is a Climate Scientist at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology. He also dons the role of an amateur naturalist, writer, web designer, photographer, and publisher—based on demand.
Juby Aleyas Koll, also know as Sarah, is the author and publisher of the book and website Sarah’s Hand Embroidery Tutorials. She has been researching and tutoring hand embroidery for over a decade, making it accessible to everyone around the globe.