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is a guest in our house.

It is said that he always

arrives with two helpers

tho' I've yet to see them.



As is the custom in a

South Indian Brahmin family

the guests are given water

to wash their feet, hands, face

and mouth; then off to a scrumptious

meal. A brief discussion on life or

a prayer while they rest - this is

where one gets comfortable and

all others rattle. Everyone cries



when it is time for the guest to leave;

we send him off with a present, love.



Flood gates open on the departure;

somehow details of one great visit

continue to be shared around till

another family or friends come to tell us

their story. I hear he travels near and far

but manages to visit us on a regular basis.





vcm

january 21, 2003