17th of november, 2025

pitter patter on the roof
“ssssss” goes the kettle
click when it’s ready

“how many sugar cubes?”
my mom calls

plopped in the white mug
with the Tamil alphabet
‘neath the pink sky atop the double decker
chugging down Willesden Lane

easy on the eyes with a dash of milk
my palm presses against it for warmth
and i rest on the cushy red couch
scalding hot on my lips

too hot to drink!
and i blow a soft exhale
o’er the cup
of tetley british blend.




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