It poured, the sound of rain
pounding on the water reminding me

of rain drenched swims
when days were fat and full.

I threw away the bracelet that day,
let it sink in the dark waters of Kalapokhri

Not wanting it manacled around my wrist anymore. I am swayed by my thoughts.

That swim in circles, memories
muddying the waters of the black lake

below. I wish I could dive deep
pluck out the hurt manacled in my heart

And fling it far, far away, just as easily……just as easily as I threw away the bracelet!