The Silent Encounters

By Gurkirat Singh Aulakh

Amidst the periods intervening the college rush They would happen to cross in the Corridor, The silent gaze and the blush ; outside the classroom door And in the moments of heat Many hearts had skipped a beat With a twinkle Flew the 20 years ; akin to Rip Van Winkle The lass was now an aunt , the lad know as uncle Hiding a white somewhere , smiling off the forehead crinkle

Their hearts still galloped , though the gaze kept them at bay So many stories to share …& lo nothing to utter or say !! The eyes greeted with a liking , there was an affection in the glance The throats cleared for the gossip , she maintained the fabulous stance . He stroked his moustache , rubbing the nose as he adjusted the hat Her eyes drew the domain , as they exchanged the persona amidst the silent chat Hesitantly had they greeted each other with a Hi ! The eyes kept rolling ; there wasn’t a mutter , they didn’t know why ?? Amidst the inertia of words , the pathways of eyes were in for a try ! They kept on swallowing the words , till it was time to say goodbye !! The feet dragged as the duo bid farewell Till another rendezvous of galloping rhythms and silent stories to tell !!

By Gurkirat Singh Aulakh