At the Tea shop

As the eve settled down,

We went our way as routine.

The weary walk

Made us long for tea.

We entered  a shop

To have  tea.

 My mother and I together sat,

And the hot tea

Came to quench our thirst

My mind moved away

Far from the tea shop.

I could observe

The dire glance of a trimmed black.

The view made me realize

I was gripped by wear.

My mother sure  that

I was pained by it.

Finished the tea in a gulp

And we set out.

The world has changed

And the women are secure.

Yet are followed by

Dreadful eyes.

In a while, I was provoked and

Decided to be cautious forever.

NAVANEETHA.G

1/4/2010