I took a glance at my dad’s eyes as he watched a python swallow a gazelle on TV
Shiny and healthy,
amazed, almost child-like.
A rare sight for both of us.
The snake looks like the one in the book of fairytales my parents got me, the first birthday present I can remember.
It has the autograph of both of them side by side
“Dari ayah & mami”
my first sight of love.
I walk upstairs bringing water and honey.
I’ve never been so glad I have to get back to work again.
Stage 1: Denial
Stage 2: Anger.
Challenge your feelings, the doctor on the phone said.
