Given as much to eagerly looking forward to the unpredictable as to researching things beforehand - just to be sure - one, one must admit, was prepared for anything but surrendering heart. Irate landlords, notorious heat, relentless schedule, dietary compromises, even - shudder - the prospect of a limited wardrobe. All of this was anticipated and either overcome or managed with sufficient fortitude. But, this, this complete dissolution of self, who less than a Tiresias could predict?
To meet some one who could, with such precise and brisk steps, scale every treacherous peak that has formed without plan in secret places, and make triumphant camp there. To hold in view such radiance as to wonder if true; and rejoice at how indeed true, whole and nothing but. To feel lighter and surer and more joyous and grateful than one had hoped possible. List of caveats, cautious tread, nervous laugh notwithstanding, to have fallen so undeniably in love.
This, Dilli,was a surprise. =)
To meet some one who could, with such precise and brisk steps, scale every treacherous peak that has formed without plan in secret places, and make triumphant camp there. To hold in view such radiance as to wonder if true; and rejoice at how indeed true, whole and nothing but. To feel lighter and surer and more joyous and grateful than one had hoped possible. List of caveats, cautious tread, nervous laugh notwithstanding, to have fallen so undeniably in love.
This, Dilli,was a surprise. =)
Felt great to read this post just after getting back from work :) I miss Dilli :(
ReplyDeleteDietary compromises? seriously? or are you specifically talking of Fish there? :p
Hey, Necro! Glad you liked it! Missing Dilli here terribly myself.
ReplyDeleteWas prepared for dietary compromises, yes, since am used to elaborate ghar ka khaana, but like I said, didn't turn out so bad. :)
And blasphemous as it is for a Bong to say this, not much of a fish-eater here! :D