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India

The distant call of the Hindu prayer
Floats on the humid sultry air, hot and heavy
Sandalwood mingled with sweat and curry
Permeates the very essence of land and river
Fish and hot spice mixed with rice
Washed down with sweet milk tea
Laneless traffic threatens milling crowds
The lonely beggar holds out his cup for a rupee
Temples and churches brush the horizon
Reminding all of India's timeless tradition

© 2006 Rita L. Betti

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