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Salmabanu Hatim Dec 2024
Half rotten tomatoes boxes,
Father coaxed,
Throw them in trash,
Ideas come in a flash,
Let's make sauces,
To cover the losses.
Cut away the rotten part,
For a start,
Boil, skin and grind the rest,
Add vinegar,paprika, food colouring, sugar and salt to give taste.
Mum came to hint,
From the garden get fresh mint,
And we came up with fresh Tomato Mint Chutney
A dip for samosas, bhajias,
mishkaki and salads.
8/12/2024
Salmabanu Hatim Dec 2024
Simply goes on.
8/12/2024
Salmabanu Hatim Dec 2024
Emotions,
Thoughts,
Words,
Poetry.
7/12/2024
Salmabanu Hatim Dec 2024
I don't need your tears,
When I pass away,
I need your hugs and laughter,
Send me WhatsApp with love emoji,
Anecdotes of your day with friends spiced with humour.
A video call now and then.
That's what rocks my heart,
Gives it a steady rythmn,
A poultice for my soul.
6/12/2024
Salmabanu Hatim Dec 2024
Was a colour.
It would be a hue of mosaic,
Tapered with a constellation of emotions.
4/12/2024
Salmabanu Hatim Dec 2024
Fear is parting from her children for Hereafter.
3/12/2024
Salmabanu Hatim Dec 2024
Someone is lust,
Caring and respecting is value.
2/12/2024
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