The years breathed in your vast expanse
Looking closely, deeply, intently
At the nuanced charm of nature
For which you always created the context
Have made me realise that you no longer exist separate from me
You are in me
I have discovered you everyday
In things around me
Within me
cheerfully, gratefully, wistfully
Floral clusters of Kadamb
Taunted me a month ago
Such resemblance to the virus-with-its-spikes
Ah! Isn’t this the same Kadamb
That was planted in the Amphitheatre on Valley’s last birthday
When we remotely watched the planting ceremony
The same virus holding us at bay
My letter to Valley for the school newsletter as she turned 43 on 17th July 2021 - amid the COVID lockdown.
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