Idli

 

How I eagerly wait for you,
To come out of the burning kitchen,
Sweating and spreading your spotless smile,
No, my darling, I meant the idlis you bring!

Never failing to impress me,
Whatever colours you drape on you,
Sometimes in unexpected combos too,
No, my darling, I meant the idlis you bring!

Fresh from the steam-bath as you come out,
There's the unmistaken mature aroma around,
Profoud in line with the waiting time,
No, my darling, I meant the idlis you bring!

Bright and white for the pondering eyes,
Plump and soft for the hurrying touch,
Strong and fluffy as I begin to savour,
No, no, my darling, I really meant the idlis you bring!

Always striving to douse by hunger
Your care for my health does indeed linger
Keeping me fit as fiddle even as I age,
Yes, my darling, are you and the idlis you bring!

March 31, 2024