the door, like an old man, creaks
the swollen window groans
the spotted walls frown at me
sniffle and snort the cobwebbed corners
dank and grimy it is inside
layers of dust on the floor
they’ve preserved my footprints-
stepping outside.
*
cautiously, gingerly
lest the grime sully
my pristine white dupatta
I step inside
inhale the musty air
choke and cough
and yet, after years,
I am home.
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