Masked Love

A Poem by Abu Numan

Love in the time of Corona Pandemic!

No rendezvous was held for long days
Since you'd been at home cautious towards the pandemic.

Like mesmerised, the beau's enamoured mind
Took him to you leaving the safe residence
On paddling cycle those twoscore kilometres away
To the burg, squarely, in front of your alleyed abode.

Having heard the cycle-ring, too wary you-
Wearing mask came to the balcony straight-above-street.

Not seeing the masked chuckling face
Merely keeping his eyes on yours
Inamorato found serenity in own essence
As those eyes been vase where love had bloomed.