Shorties

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/inspired by Shravan's music piece/


clink clink

(on a footpath)

the bare wristed 

bangle seller 


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another round of chai!

(a loud voice) 

pours tea into a cup, 

the emaciated chaiwala


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outside KFC  

a litter of puppies 

watch children 

share a bucket

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