Woman With Amphora – Sudeep Sen

Unpasting herself

from the deep

blue of the sky,

she rises

and walks gently

towards me,

bearing

on her head

on earthen jar

containing

the mysteries

of fresh amphora.

Her shadow

stretches

disappearing

into the blue,

then appears,

long and elegant

dreaming

of Giacometti,

Just as she comes

into focus,

she freezes

within

her tall frame

holding the thaw

of her contents,

the perfume

escaping

just enough

to make me

want more.

∼ Sudeep Sen