She tells him to come
in December, so they can
see small ducks freeze
their butts in the Serpentine.
The Geese make eyes,
like Bharatanatyam dancers.
I will hold your hand, tell
you stories. This bird was
a fat priest, at your ancestor’s
turmeric-coconut filled wedding.
But, what will we do with my
anklets in this city? The birds
don’t eat them, and they scare
the British squirrels away.
Beautiful line…
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Good one.
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this is so cool 🙂 ………..why are you not into publishing again?
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