The simple magic of hands.
A single light
in a darkened room,
and fingers pattern themselves;
conjuring rabbits
or other animals and birds
out of thin air --
and shadows.

A wall. Silhouettes.
And the exotic marionette
of everyday gestures
by candlelight.

Srinjay Chakravarti (srinjchak@hotmail.com)

CALCUTTA
INDIA
Poem copyright ( c ) 2003 Srinjay Chakravarti

Poems by Srinjay Chakravarti: -The Hour of Illusion-    -Breakfast in Bed-    -Hands That Work Magic-    -Dreaming Swimmer-    -Sun-