My Dear

By Aneri Desai

I have a 10-5 job with many intermittent breaks. What is the best that I can do? Perhaps sit with a perfectly erect spine without a backrest for a few minutes? If you give me a cute big coffee mug, I'll turn the stove on. If you surprise me with a rocking chair, I'll rock and take a power nap even if the breeze does not permit it. If I get a rope, I'll certainly tie a veil, one with or without flowers. If I receive a helmet, I'll buy a raincoat for myself. If you gift me a plant, I'll give you a sickle. If I were to give you a candle then, would you like to have dinner with me, my dear? 

By Aneri Desai