An Invitation

An Inbvitation

P K Routray

To celebrate the eve of a new year

with hope for prosperity and cheer,

invite you I for a lunch in Indian way,

no chicken burger, no hot dog to stay.

Spicy, salty, sweet, Sourish, tasty are these, ,

though slightly hot but to you surely the taste will please.

Sensations differ as per conditioning of senses hence differs the tastes,

but the love of comradeship, and the joy of celebration certainly will overcome any distastes.

Healthy, hygienic are ingredients with rich in vitamin and minerals,

adequecy of protein, fat and carbohydrates all exist to prevent any ill health, mental or physical

The green plantain leaf as a plate increases the appetite and décor

the aroma, though not presentable here will increase your thirst and hunger.

Come my ABC tales friends,  to a lunch, squatting on the floor,

as appetizer only the first course of the menu could be presented in the above picture.

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