Lay
The winding lanes creaked, pleading
for abundant love.
I am looking
for a trace of
it, I replied.
Post me
a mail,
a small one will do,
when you find it,
I added to
the winding lane
looking
for love in abundance.
Specifically
I met a dog lover
on the road.
He gave me two
fortune cookies.
Money, wealth and love will
come to you soon,
said one.
great days ahead with
shattering wins,
said the other.
I waited for
the flourishes
that never came.
After five years
I met the dog lover
again.
I asked.
He said,
Those weren’t fortune cookies,
They were contrary cookies.
He walked away with the cat
In tow.
I had
radiant charm
for breakfast
shock
for lunch
and
spiral confusion
no,
shy desire
for supper.
Now, pick out the
nought.
About Merlin Flower
Merlin flower is an independent artist and writer. She lives in India.