Seasons

The sweeper looks surprised when I say, “Treat the dried leaves with the same respect you give the dead.” I hear the leaves crying out in anger when trampled by insensitive feet. The widowed branches are unsure if they want to mourn the departure of the old or welcome the new arrival. Seasons always put … Continue reading Seasons

Attention

moon in full gloryrides celebrations galoredid I see it blushwhen the fair maiden looked upto wish on a falling star Moonwashed Weekly Prompt - Blushed P.S. We celebrate the Hunter Moon as Sharad Poornima (onset of winter), with night time celebrations under the open sky. Some people keep a rice pudding in the open at … Continue reading Attention

Conspiratorial Paths

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