A Handful of Mountains

A Handful of Mountains
living in my eyes,
snowcapped peaks
or conifers echoing of blue magpies.
Wind rustles secrets into the Deodar’s grove,
pinecones playing along the hilly road.
A walk down the jungle path
or a lazy afternoon after दाल-भात!
Bring me back to the mountain life
A window overlooking the valley,
A door opening to a hilly ride.
-Vibha