lately you dress
in red, gold & green
just like Boy George’s
karma chameleon
changing your hue
to match your
destiny
past
duty
all
the different
meanings of
that Sanskrit
word terribly
overused by
those with
little knowledge
not knowing
how much
gold means
the status achieved
by two 22 carat bangles
and a mangal-sutra
or red and green
my wedding colors
brilliant sarees embroidered
in that gold zari thread
you think you’re chic
with your colors
not knowing their mine too.