Moonlight is only for lovers
For the silvery hue to cast its spell
For the hearts to flutter in unison
For the minds to mingle in quietude

For the eyes to speak so vividly
With the language of silence
For silence to emerge in sweet symphony
From the depths of the soul

For the moon to play hide and seek
Behind the lazy, drifting clouds
For the zephyr to lend its voice
To the cooing of two beings in love

For Cupid to string his bow
With strands of serenades
For the moonflower to stroll dreamily
In the depths of the night

For the lips to quiver haltingly
Without uttering a single word
For the gods to celebrate gloriously
This grand spectacle on earth

Subir Chakraborty
9th March 2021