I was walking in my backyard under cloudy skies
Cool breeze tangled in my hair
While chirping birds blessed my ears
My cats’ soft meows melted away my stress

A bitter neem leaf brushed against my head
Pomegranates hung heavy, feeding my little joys

Then the storm came,
Sudden, heavy, loud
Cats ran, neem bent, pomegranates burst
And my peaceful walk became an escape