WORDPLAY: E

E
    Earlier today I revisited your corridor;
     J'Adore L'Eau Cologne Florale
    infested the scene, floated the fireflies;
    like dust snaring the darkness.
    The scarlet traces of the curatains
    still danced with the feeble wind
    My eyes caught their every step
    and reminded me of your elegance;
    and how cruelly the light impeded my gaze
    when you once walked down that corridor.
    Only once

Adnan M. S. Fakir teaches Economics at BRAC University. Outside he directs a documentary film series called "Finding Bangladesh," writes, takes photos, does social activism and travels a lot. He can be reached at adnanfakir@gmail.com.