Coins they fling
And smiles they splash
And they thank gods.
The boy beams
And counts the coins, and
He dreams of a balloon
And a toy for his sweet sister
Lying ill at home.
Abu Siddik: I am a writer, residing in Berhampore,
Murshidabad, India. I work as Assistant Professor. I have
contributed to various e-journals and anthologies. I have
also published five books. Website: www.abusiddik.com
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