"90s Ishq"

In this 21st century dating
90s' ishq has kept me waiting.

I want those letters 
dipped in red glitters
the topsy-turvy words
reminds of her face curved.

I want that gaze 
 hiding tons of maze
the eyelids looking down
forged with pretentious frown.

I want those sneak outs
sheepishly from father's bout
the stress of being trapped
wouldn't subdue her wrapped.

I want those goofy signs
from her attic's hinge's
the made up gestures
like her lip whispers.

I want those cycle rides
trailing her close beside
our home to market drive
passes without hi-five.

I want those new year cards

with her heart and stars

the quotes full of melody

some her own, some parody.

I want those tiffins

filled with her baked muffins

the sweetness of the food 

changes my tampered mood.

I want those cinema days

sneakingly entering in dark ways

the stress of leaving the place

before the lights again blaze.

I want again that 90s ishq 

to fill my heart's niche.

           

                                                    ✍️Rohit Raj✍️