220617 TWO DAYS TO GO

Late! The actor arrives finally
dragging the weight of the journey
shoulders sagging from the toil
A commute through Chennai's traffic

We are on the terrace again
with visitors.
Eyes. Four pairs
Eyes. Four stares
Eyes that twinkle
As a small smile escapes the mouth

Two days to show
No more watching shadows deepen as the sky darkens
Goodbye to the sway of the coconut tree
Nodding in understanding of every line spoken

Two days to go