Agra.

I love you, world wonder—

like Shah's love for Noor Jehan

erected a Taj Mahal in Agra.

Like Mumbai city streets love 

the smoky din of rickshaws 

during rush hour traffic.

Just like Amitabh loved Rekha

in timeless Bollywood classics.

I would trade it all; every sari,

gold bangle, or string of pearl,

for a spin around the white 

ceramic floors inside the palace

of our love. 

I would forego a million fragrant jasmine petals just to fill my lungs with 

your sweet breath.

I am balsam, you are agarwood;

our passion ignites in smoke.

I bathe in the Ganges of our love;

only these waters purify me.