“For how can I be sure I shall see again the world on the first of May.”
My window was a painted sunset, in floating strokes of purple, orange, and raspberry’s blood. I played a song about roses and taste of hope, my hips swaying free of audience, but mindful of the noodles not to be soggy. Dinner has to make the moon smile.
After eight days who cares about noodles, sunsets, moon, May blooming.
On a screen, I watch my motherland sink into another level of doom – one refresh at a time. There’s no smoke but I’m on fire.
—
A Reading Writer 
Things are definitely getting worse here. Who knows what we will see by next May1?
My favorite line–“Dinner has to make the moon smile.” I just imagine someone saying it with a sort of ironic smile.
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I like that too! 😀
and also the dancing!
❤
David
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Great to hear that, David.
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That’s such a vivid imagination, Merril! Thank you for highlighting these lines.
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That last line, grabbed me in the heart! ❤
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Oh thank you! Such a descriptive line – your comment. ❤
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I love when that happens. ❤
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“There’s no smoke but I’m on fire.”
I can feel this, Rosema.
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Thank you for feeling the line, Punam. Tough times.
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Indeed, tough times. Take care and you are welcome.
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you, too!!
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So many changes at once… it seems to go from bad to worse, yet nature can be beautiful, and food on the table is needed
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That’s true. Such a beautiful way to look at how nature is unbothered.
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so many countries are suffering right now, this is a mournful tribute that covers so much! … your last line says it all
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May that may come to you again and again Rosema
Nice seeing you after long time.
I could see it and that was destiny
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Good to see you here again, Shiva. Thank you for your comment.
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I agree. It’s saddening to see. Thank you, dear friend.
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Powerful piece. Bravo!
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Thank you, Ms. Susan!
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Oh wow, your incredible writing at its Best!
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aww. my ever sweet sister. thank you and much love to you.
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You are most welcome always.
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