every time grandma came
she soaked a bunch of beans
bitter as hell, when soaked they would
somehow lose their skin
she'd then peal them, one by one
patient work for hours
while i'd go for a morning walk
and bring her parijat flowers
while she prayed and did pooja
i'd grate some fresh coconut
she'd add some jaggery, ground peanut
and cook with lid well shut
her homemade mix of spice and herbs
was just out of this...