The charm of the ordinary

The charm of the ordinary,
The comfort of coming back to your own, known mundane,
After fighting the world's daily battles of the unknowns...

That one cup of adrak chai, just the way you like it,
That chipped but comfort-mug that you reach out to, pour out chai..

That comforting smell of air-dried clothes on a summer noon,
That known warmth of daal-chawal-ghee satiating more than just hunger,
That spice-mix that you hand-pound for your special recipes,
That half-read book on the shelf that you don't want to let go, but just can't get to reading...

That little part of your window,
Where if you crane your neck a bit, you know, you'll catch a glimpse of the moon..

The charm of the ordinary,
The comfort of coming back to your own, known mundane...

~Amrita