Holidaying in Mysore
Chilling in resorts
Climbing the Chamundi hill
Gaping at the lit up palace
Praying at crowded temples
Meeting kith and kin
Rummaging through li’l shops
On DD Urs Road and
The Malls of Mysore
Hunting for deals
Saris Salwars dresses
Jeans and tees
Checking where to eat
Whether it’s dosa idli
Masala puri
Or at dear Maami’s
(That is only when she’s free!)
It’s time soon
To go back home
Get on the luxe Flybus
Cruise through the
Infamous Bengalooru traffic
Finally at the airport
Span and spic
Spoilt for choice
At the lounge
Wanna have a hot bath
Or just unwind with
A plateful of delicacies?
So you can head to bed
In your cozy plane seat.
Homeland again!
School holidays still.
More time to laze!
As you lie in bed
On a windy afternoon
Window open
With help at hand
Who’s cooking for you
With a magic wand
The breeze caresses you
Carrying with it
the coolness of
the waters serene
Just outside your picture window
Favourite music playing
Inspiring you
With soul food
You start to wonder
If the best holiday
Isn’t at home!
– Priya Aditya, Jan 2024