Ritual Unique

To a learned philosopher Or to a logical thinker The gesture of this lone lady Wrapping linens around this tree Might look like a modern madness Or drabness rooted on slackness... Only one with a heart love-filled Could feel her longing unfulfilled Bearing children; rearing gladly Owing barrenness, stilled sadly She, hence, prays to this banyan tree Age-old sign of fertility To make her life absolute whole And fill with gladness, her sad soul… 31 January 2022