Sunday, 10 January 2021

The Same Dawn

Predawn sky.

Motley birds waking up building up a chorus of their own,
Few morning walkers on the road,
Few minutes left for us to grab the fresh air before the city wakes up.

The bleating of a herd of goats as they are eased down a carriage,
The eerie sound of the chopper grinding against the sharpener,
Few minutes left for the goats to breathe for the last time before the city wakes up.

The same dawn!

Dated Rituals and our unquestioning acceptance of them:

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