Sunday, February 25, 2024

The three dances (haiku)

 Kathakali 


We are so enthralled

as a man paints his face green 

to become the God. 

*~*

Purulia Chhau 


The beat of Dhumsa,

as masked Durga slays demon,

louder by second.

 *~*


Kalbelia 


Is it a woman 

Or an enchanted she-snake

writhing on music.

*~*

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