Hot Chai

The dawn of light,
A new day shinning bright
Morning blues, hangover from previous night,
From the deepest slumber, to  reality that bites,
A strong fragrance awakens his drooping eyes,
And he takes a sip of hot Ginger Chai.

Messy house, clothes to wash,
Vessels in sink, hungry mouths,
Tired, irritated, frustrated,
A minute break to jump-start is all that needs
Recharged, energized, let's out a de-stressed sigh,
As she sits on her favorite couch and sips in her hot Elichi Chai.

Audits, Reviews, meetings at stretch,
Deadlines due, budget low, situation is wretched,
Calm and composed, yet alert and focused,
He jots a plan, hopes rise high,
While sipping-in the Hot Dalchini Chai.

Sitting on a bench, in a narrow lane,
Two hearts full of love, bodies drenched in rain,
A promise, a proposal, a moment to forever cherish,
A treat of crunchy kharis and nankatai to relish,
Pockets almost empty, yet tears of happiness in the eyes,
They cling their glasses
And sip into the Hot Masala Cutting Chai.

- Sharon Lasrado.