Paper boats

Sometimes the greatest joys begin before the first raindrop falls—folded paper boats, hopeful skies, and childhood waiting for nature to keep its promise.

Eventide.

Muddied-grey sky,

holding humid promise.

Paper boats are ready.

Rain.

Welfare unto all 

Rab Rakha 

Sacred Innocence

Sometimes the most heartfelt prayers need no polished words. Innocence, wonder, and unfiltered joy often become the truest expressions of faith and devotion.

The evening hymns begin.

A tiny toddler

totters to the altar,

takes the mic,

and his prattle

weaves itself into the canticles.

Perhaps the purest prayer.

Welfare unto all 

Rab rakha