whither harmony? |
. Written for “Inspirations” Prompt: In a crowded room. Harmony The long wait for a flight In a crowded room. Present vanishes. Self insulated. Noise fades, Mind rises, Travels backwards, Forward at will Remembers, Relishes, Regrets, Longs. The beauty of the places, People and things, The difference, The milieu, The time, Space. The greetings unbidden, Smiles, the curtsey The nods, wishes “Be back soon” “Love you so” “Miss you.” Summer-fest on the tree-lined lane. Oils, watercolors, filigree, Food, bonhomie, drinks. ‘Water for the elephants’ ‘Inheritors of loss’ Book clubs. John and Kim, family friends. Love of dresses, colors, Indian ways, Namaste, Quiet quintessence, Lotus eyed looks, Radiant eats. Home again To love, to live To breathe in the sea, The mountains, sage-like. Innocent, ignorant, enlightened Masses, their patience unduly exploited. The conscious Hovers, searches For a meeting point Between the past, future, Love, hate, contempt, praise Looking for harmony in a crowded room. Lines: 48 |