Lifting the cup

Lifting the cup
I was about to 
take a sip
When from nowhere 
A bird flew across 
emitting a sound 
tee tee
Echoes from 
the lost jasmine 
garden 
Now the road is 
almost empty 
Fish fry light 
without chili sauce 
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  September 30, 2025
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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