I met him only twice… Once in a literary festival Once in a virtual conference. His gentle smile, dignified demeanor Soothing voice cast a charm. I read his poems on and off Yet my love for his work was firm. His interviews, reviews of his works Though in print, patted me affectionately. Yes, 'the soul is also one of its habitats’ For, Nature cares for all lovingly. I might have quoted him somewhere I might not have talked about him extensively But, invisible bonds always bloomed Whenever a good poem cast a charm Whenever a gentle smile, soothing voice Blessed me, in person or from a distance!
