Haunting Fruit and Innocent Wish-2a

Haunting Fruit and Innocent Wish (Thanks to Richard for creating this excellent piece of work for me. He added a bit of fantasy to the real life experience. The market was situated in a Pakistani city of Multan.) I hear a voice “Come to the market If you have Drachmas you may share in our bounty.” In a moment I’m Magically transported to a Souk (Market) surrounded by faces colours and smells To my surprise I am wearing a white Thawb a foreign long flowing garment Upon my feet are leather woven sandals I float above the hard packed earth beneath my feet I am an apparition in a strange yet visceral place My body feels cool as the air flows easily beneath the garment as I walk The fabric surprises my skin it is both simple and fluid Above my head blankets and flags are draped across the street light dances through the intricate weaves of the blankets The flags create a rhythmic flapping sound Pashminas hanging from rods are within the easy reach of patrons In this place the colours make a rainbow seem ordinary Brass and silver with artistic designs Jewelry sparkles in the mid day sun “ Come, Come, I give you very good deal!” I Smile, nodding as I continue on. Continue reading from second part: Haunting Fruit and Innocent Wish-2B