the people prepare

After a nights drive

we arrive

in Srinagar, Kashmir

afloat the Buddshaw Palace on Dal Lake

we arrive

and we go retire to our princess palace

sleeping the drive off.

I arise

to the people prepareing

for a storm

rain clouds form

some people gather to watch

others prepare the houseboat

closing doors and shutters.

I rise to this bustling.

language and lifes rhythm meld together

one cosmic dance

not understanding the words

you learn to listen to it as song

and dance along with the natural beat.

we await the rain as the wind brings a much needed air flow into my room.

this afternoon we prepare to arrive with the coming of a storm.

---Molly