Sukurundo

 

Sukurundo with ghee.


-Brian Mendonca

Gram and black jaggery
wrought by a mother
Sukurundo days
bring Mangalore to Goa.
Breadfruit by the side
A kingfish leaps in your plate
Kokum and prawn curry
with the wicks turned on.
St. John the Baptist poses
with a kaxti of civet
as Fonseca adorns the murals of Pune.
Bright Sunday afternoon
at Johncy's, Benaulim
sliding down to the floor
like we did in Unjha.
Duolingo in Spanish
Chubby plays the piano
Old Goan houses
shiver from development
Shrewsburys from Pune
eating with the Dalit in Baroda
Mum's Cauliflower au Gratin
at Palms n sands, Candolim.

(12 February 2025
Porvorim)


Note
A bouquet of moments of the time Dr. Rajan Barrett spent with us in Goa. Location courtesy Kokum Curry Goan restaurant, Panjim.

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