Vigil Poem by Ranjit Hoskote

Vigil



Lover, listening at the keyhole,
married to a whisper on the phone,
the rustle of a dress.

How many rivals he has shot
across the hedges
of sleepless nights.

Hiding behind the arabesques
of the mirror, scarf knotted tight
as his breath, conspirator.

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Ranjit Hoskote

Ranjit Hoskote

Mumbai / India
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