May I have a shilling to spend at Mitcham Fair? It’s been held for centuries and I want to see what’s there. I’ve heard of pony riding, steam roundabouts and swings, and peddlers and gypsies selling pretty things. I want to see the circus and the booths for dancing, peepshows, dioramas, test your strength and […]
Day: March 14, 2017
Mehndi
She inhales the musky pungent blend of henna mud and turmeric curling from the sun in the palm of her hand, curlicues and russet rings circling her fingers. Intricate tattoos tiptoe on her feet to meet her groom’s initials concealed beneath a silken sari of yellow, the spicy colour signifying spiritual well-being and a prosperous […]
Star Without a Name
anonymous light illuminates a clear sky new star falls to Earth Kim M. Russell, 2017 Image found on aliens. wiki.com My response to Carpe Diem #1172 filtered light Today we have a poem by Rumi to meditate and contemplate, which is entitled ‘a star without a name’ and describes how humankind came to the world, […]
