THE FOLLOWING POEM WAS SELECTED IN WINGWORD POETRY PRIZE 2023 LONGLIST.

Endless

as circadian rhythm

Days dawn to resume

The clattering and rattling

of the silverware

the buzzing and whistling of the airtight pots.

Entailed is a cluster of chores tied tight.

In dampened robe drenched in pungent whiff;

Sweeping ,wiping,

Slicing, dicing, chopping.

The pinkish glassy layers peeled

Bleary-eyed and rumpled;

burdened, wearied

in smothering heat.

Myriad dreams drift away.

Million desires dissipate.

Betwixt the pain and pressure,

Unrelenting cords of love

gracious happiness inspire.