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chiyu prefers her ally to school.
the alley, with a well at one end,
is all for her resident.
many cats, a dog, pigeons, hens,
house sparrows,
broken stones,
a bhendi, a coconut, two laburnums
comprise Chiyu's graffiti.
grandma hovers around for a
quick cuddle.
climbs into the school bus,
takes the corner seat;
school ...  college .... a lady .....
engaging a society dissolving
women in doubt.