maveli is coming home
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for Riya. first, light the lamp.
tap the flower carpet to lay the next ring.

thumba: small, white, and the most important. like you.
marigold: loud, bright, always first to arrive.
chethi: you, every time i'm having a bad day.
jamanthi: the plans we make and actually keep.
vadamalli: that one evening walk. you know.
leaves: for the patience you've had with me.
tap the leaf to serve. amma's rules.

tap fast to row. beat the other chundan.

happy onam,
may your year be as full as a sadya leaf, and as bright as the pookalam.
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β Arjun