A different home from a different time

October
in a different life it meant end of busy season
it meant beautiful colors of the Fall
it meant looking out the window to see halloween decorations
it meant reminiscing about Diwali prep at home
it meant getting together at a friends place and playing cards
it meant a slight chill in the air
it meant eating goodies bought from Patel store
it meant booking tickets to India if lucky
it meant missing home
This October
I still miss home......
A different home from a different time

Look at me

I was jabbering on the phone like the world would end if i hang up
you called me
Look at me Mamma
I ignored you
I was typing on the keyboard probably liking something of someone
you called me
Look at me Mamma
I paid no heed
I was watching Masterchef rooting for my fav contestant
you called me
Look at me Mamma
I said not now baby
Now you are sleeping next to me
in that nook between my shoulder and chest
and all i want to do is Look at you
Tommorow i will try harder
Tomorrow i will do the right thing
Tonight i will smell your hair and sleep.