India.
Bejewelled, glorious, soulful India.
Heart of my heart.
Soul of my soul.
I hear your cry, your prayers, your calls.
No time for cymbals or sandalwood.
Where is the rose water?
Why no pindas, offerings to the gods?
Where is the priest?
Why is there no puja, no ritual, no garland?
Just grief.
Smoke.
The kaws of the crows.
The trees must come down.
There is no more wood to burn.
My heart aches for you India.
Blessed India.
Beleaguered. Bereaved. Bewildered India.
By Carla Simmons.
Carla Simmons Writer 
Heartfelt words
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Such strong, poignant, and well-chosen words, dear Carla…
What empathy you have this vast, diverse, and contradictory, country that one either hates, or loves to death, and gets addicted to…
Thank you…
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We both love it. Thanks for all you do and say. Keep strong dear Sneh.
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If I had your “way with words” Carla I say just that!
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