C'est la vie

Just off the main highway
rent a bike and pedal all your worries away

parallel to the sound of the waves
take in the aroma of freshly baked breads
at the city square,
fill your basket with wild flowers
ride past the vintage cars

catch your breath under the big banyan tree

make your way
past stained glass lamps in small cafes
and pastel buildings along the bay

soak in the sun,
a frangipani tucked behing your ear, let your hair down
dig your feet into the sand
tan yourself caramel brown

The sunset sighs
drowning into the sea in a beautiful disguise
breathe in the calmness
let it run through your viens
can you feel that smile spreading across your face?


Puducherry, Tamil Nadu