He unfolded his red turban lying on his khaat Seeing me in my new ghagra-choli he bought The evening sun setting in his eyes like a candle While the stars sing as I watch him eat dal bhat Tonight, I will be awake in all the quarters of the night Watching your dreams tune away by the sarangi at my side
Khaat: A bed made of straws or rope popular in rural areas of India ghaghra-choli: A Rajasthani traditional dress Dal Bhat: A Rajasthani food dish Sarangi: It is a bowed, short-necked string instrument from India