Lakshmi Thamizhmani

SUMMERS WITH PAATI (GRANDMA) Summer is Paati time! Sweeping saris-Swish! Swish!Sizzling spices-Crackle! Pop!Singing strings-SaRi GaMa!Jingling jewelry-Tinkle! Tinkle! Alas…Nights start to cool.Paati leaves. No time with Paati! Waiting is hard.Return soon, Paati! Leaves fall.Snowflakes flutter.Jasmines bloom. FinallySummer colors.I cartwheel in joy. Summer is Paati time!