Between The Blooms Poem by Srutimala Duara

Dawn cracked and morning fluttered out
spreading its grey-blue wings.

The boy who lay on the footpath
by the garden fence of the mansion
stirred and promptly sat up
rubbing his eyes
The night queen that flowered under the dark sky
gazing at the boy through the fence all night
shut its petals and drooped
as the morning glory unfolded in the soft sun

Broomstick in hand he walked to the tea stall
The day had begun

Cleaning the stall
washing kettle and cups
running between traffic carrying hot teacups
he forgot his own cup of tea

Between the blooms of the morning glory and the night queen
Little feet run and run to adulthood