Radha Kallee

dancing like a cobra
possessed
by a snake charmer's flute
her body
slithered
left to right
right to left
up and down
round and round
like an apsara
sending shivers up the spine

hissing songs of freedom
into the mike
her melody
spread vibes through the speakers
making the body
limber
boneless
causing it to shake wantonly
to the rhythms

spitting potent words of love
full of vigor
in high pitch
made the heart
skip a beat
and flutter
in pure ectasy

dancing to the flute
singing songs of freedom
spitting words of love
longing for that
one
kiss na, kiss na