I will be easy company; the blur
Of what I longed for once will fade to space.
No thought that could discomfort you will stir.
My eyes will painlessly survey your face.

Vikram Seth

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Mohan Parmeswaran (7/19/2007 5:38:00 PM)
self effacing, and non-intrusive, a state of witness, great thinking, Vikram.

Valsa Terron (3/24/2005 7:32:00 AM)
I relate to this poem...it significance is very personal. It has successfully articulated the way i felt in a particular situation in the past. Thank you Vikram.

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10/6/2008 8:54:51 AM. You Are Here: Promise by Vikram Seth