R&R

(Kumarakom, south India)

Their eyes met each other through the steam,their Coffee cups emitted.

So will you stay,Bro ?

No man,I keep moving.

Why man…are they after you?

No,not that…its like a pursuit.

Where are you going,what are you after this time ?

Where there is peace,where there is silence.

You know what? people say you are mad…I say you are nuts.Can i ask you something?

Well,that is my style you copycat,fire away.

Is it her ?

She is not worth it.

Then why is it ?

let it be left unanswered.

You know man,I owe you big time. But you should stop this right away.

I am not broken or lost,nor does I live life of a straggler,I am trying to find myself through all this.

all this ?

That’s enough,if I say more you will come with me,I wish to be alone this time .

They saw the boat slowly reaching the dock,they know its time for another ‘see you’.