autumn leaves
swept aside for
the mourners
Stephen Toft
you are my roots
holding me to grounds
my flower
adding colours to my life
and fragrance to soul
Ram Chandran
my mother
remembered
for her better days
the brief blooming
of cactus flowers
Jackie Chou
seasonings
reside
in mama's apron -
coriander soup
her welcome note
Bidyutprabha
Gantayay