Flight through the old city

(Delhi,2009)

Come again, when evening’s here

And the darkness rises as a shroud;

When evening kisses the darkening tresses

Of the solitary wandering cloud.

Let’s fly together, you and I

On the wings of the wind unbound.

Let’s explore this ancient city

Of amazing light and sound.

Let me take you into the oldest alleys

And lanes of the behemoth town;

That has survived a thousand years

And will further live ages down.

Let’s look into those decrepit houses,

Soar above the roofs as kites.

Let’s wander the streets -

The city streets, the strangest sights.

The curling smoke kisses the walls

Of long worn-out buildings, and falls.

The last Emperor left them behind.

Trapped among the city walls.

Close your eyes and you will hear

The clamouring of times bygone.

Come, it’s time to explore

The city of mirth and song.

Come again, when evening’s here

Come again, when dark is near;

We’ll roam the city, we’ll scale the walls

We walk about, we’’ll know no fear.