Aligarh

Astir, nightly shows—
orchestras of vehicles play
the chords in the streets.

True-blue tea-lovers—
drinking views with samosas,
English coffeehouse.

Glistening at daytime—
dainty neighbourhoods bask in
soft showers of peace.

Taking in the town—
orange sun ducks behind a
skyline of jet trees.

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Anam Tariq

Anam Tariq writes from India. She is the author of the poetry collection A Leaf upon a Book (Leadstart, 2022). Her words exist in The Punch Magazine, nether Quarterly, Free Verse Revolution, Lucky Jefferson, Last Leaves Mag, and elsewhere. Anam won the Verse of Silence Poetry Contest 2023, was a finalist in Lucky Jefferson's Poetry and Prose Contest 2023, and was longlisted for Glass House Poetry Award 2024.