Elemental: Sutanuka Ghosh Roy

Sutanuka Ghosh Roy

Born of earth

a winged seed 

 nostrils full of body odour

I weave an earthy civilization.

Born of air

kneading the azure sky,

I whisper into the 

ears of Sundari 

and Hetal trees.

Born of fire

I burn my frame 

in the ghats of Manikarnika

sprinkle the ashes over the 

ruins of Lothal

and walk bare feet down

the course of ancient Sabarmati.

Born of water

a blue hyacinth

I listen to the daily chores of Grey Heron

 and Little Egret.

The water chestnut touches

the navel

the feet touch the step-well of yoked desires

I wait for tomorrow’s rainbow.

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Setu, April 2023