What's in it? Poem by Vikram Seth
What's in it?
I heard your name the other day
Mentioned by someone in a casual way.
She said she thought that you were looking great.
A waiter passed by with a plate.
She reached out for a sandwich, and your name
Went back from where it came.
But like a serious owlet I stood there,
Staring in mid-air.
I frowned, then followed her around
To hear, just once more, that sirenic sound -
Those consonants, those vowels - what a fool!
I show more circumspection as a rule.
I love you more than I can say.
Try as I do, it hasn't gone away.
I hoped it would once, and I hope so still.
Someday, I'm sure, it will.
No glimpse, no news, no name will stir me then.
But when? But when?
CONGRATULATIONS on being chosen as The Modern Poem Of The Day. HUrray! A 10. Thank you so much for sharing.
Name was mentioned in casual way. More than expression you can mention the name. This is very interesting poem shared really! ...10
I love you more than I can say. Try as I do, it hasn't gone away. I hoped it would once, and I hope so still./// beautiful expression
Circumspection as a rule can be shown but love can be shared and cared. This poem of the day is also very nice and interesting. I have loved reading this...10
poet Vikram Seth#127 on top 500 poetsPoet's PagePoemsCommentsStatsE-BooksBiographyShare on FacebookShare on Twitter Poems by Vikram Seth: 29 / 29« prev. poem What's in it? - Poem by Vikram Seth Autoplay next video I heard your name the other day Mentioned by someone in a casual way. A simple incident of course. But, see the depth it has taken one's heart in to. Beautifully crafted poem. Thanks for sharing.
How touching! Love expressed in a casual way - but, it comes out so deeply! Vikram Seth is a master of modern poetry without being vague and ambiguous.
I love you more than I can say. Try as I do, it hasn't gone away. I hoped it would once, and I hope so still. Someday, I'm sure, it will. love is a mystery. tony
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I heard your name! ! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.