Imphal

Imphal!
you flip each days lamenting
the hangovers of drunken politicians.

Imphal!
how is your womb tonite?
does the new year bring a sweet prick
inside you?

Imphal!
how is the sky above you with all the stars?
are the stars twinkling in such foggy nights?

Imphal!
Why are they combing you?
Are they looking for another Sanjit and Rabina?

Imphal!
Why are there no walls to keep you safe?
Why are there walls only for Armies and MLAs?

Imphal!
Still I am in love with you
Still I smell hope in your bloody streets
Still I feel the innocence of Imphal river
Still I don't sleep at nights thinking about you