Mona Bedi

Breathless

On a mountain trek we walk slowly behind one another. The steep terrain is challenging. We are breathless and plan to take a break. Sitting on a rock, we start talking about our homes. Amongst us youngsters is a 65 year old woman. She has been quiet throughout, but now opens up about her family. She shares that she is a widow and after her husband’s passing she started following her passion of mountain climbing. As she talks about him, there is a smile on her lips and passion in her eyes.

autumn sun —
a yellow butterfly rests
on a blade of grass
I revel in the aftermath
of our lovemaking

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About the Author

Mona Bedi is a medical doctor in Delhi, India. She lives with her husband,two children and a dog. Her haiku and senryu have been published in Failed haiku, Haiku in Action, Acorn, Cold moon journal, tsuri-doro , Prune juice.

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