The smoky aroma of coffee Wafts across the open streets of Lygon Night stretches and unveils its spell As we discourse over hot chocolates So it is, that veils of wariness, pulls away One by one, day by day, As inevitably strangers become friends Even as we laugh over...

Thrice my heart did Leapt out of me I reined it back in Just in time My eyes were brimming Circled with tears I chocked them back in Just in time And nothing was left, But sweet stabs of pain But even that Was Gone In Time... © Rishikesh Chhabra [4th JULY 1997...

I believe in Hope I believe in Faith I believe in a better tomorrow For there is surely one, And I know of it Naysayers may deny, That hope is everlasting But why is that I believe For surely I don't know © Rishikesh Chhabra [1st July 1997 ]

Faith… Said an Angle Faith… Said the Pope Faith… Said the Pundit Down the Ganges, To the bereaved soul Faith… Said the Politician Faith… Said the General Faith… Said the President To the Masses He sold Faith… Said a mother Faith… Said a teacher...

I like your laughter, Your impish grin, The way you dance The way you smile The way you shake your head In that lovely manner Your strong delightful buzz Your shy radiant candor Makes my heart sing, when I am with you I can see the smile in your eyes The hint of...

That playful smile, those laughing eyes, my gentle valentine With kind words and deeds to match, a special soul indeed Today has come, tomorrow, hereafter, and everyday oh please! Be nice to me, cause I care about thee, so be my friend, I plead I miss your laughter, I...