A Vermilion Bindi

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She had tried to ring the bell many times

by jumping with her tiny little feet,

but she couldn't make it.

I raised her to reach the bell

Three times, she rang it hard

and the holly place reverberated.

She completed her rituals with a smile,

again jumped into me

planted a vermillion BINDI in my forehead

and left with a smirking smile.

For a moment, I was lost

Deep inside the dark matter

And spent my day joyfully.

Thanks for reading :)

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