Kathak

Kathak-

In swaying grace,
A tale, foretold.

References to
The abhinaya-nritya art,
In Mahabharata-
It gained its hold,
In the Mughal reign;
Given the final shape,
By Nawab Wazid Ali Shah-

The glorious era of art.

Grace-

It shines,
Off her nimbled frame,
Every vibe,
Every move-
Hers.

The Ghungroo sings-
A note,
Of its own.
And her limbs,
Follow suit,
Playing along,
The music,
Of the Bansuri-

Melodious.

Footwork-
Mesmerizing,
Brisk steps,
Elegance stark-
Enigmatic.

Tukra-
A short tale,
Enacting in all beauty,
Her eyes evocative,
Polished nuances,
Ever so alluring.

Vandana-

The invocation,
To Gods;
From Thaat to Salaami;
Kavit to Ladi,
Her charm shines.

Ever lithe-
In all finesse-
She dances on,
And on-

The ever entrancing kathak!