The shopkeepers sit,
in an unending line
as fine dust gathers
on the affectation of wares.
A harsh drone of sunlight
makes eyes squint,
in pursuit of customers.
Lethargy seeps
into the skin
but hunger battles,
persistent,
for lives depend
on flower garlands.
© Utsa Seth, 2019
© Utsa Seth, 2019
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