Beautifully stringed mango leaves
hung on the entry door
a sign of welcome in Indian houses
put up during auspicious occasions
they look so enticing and seem to greet
a charm spreads 
with an extension
as they dangle in the gentle breeze
seem to beckon you with a warm smile
address you in a pleasant voice
“come home”. “come home”
“you are most welcome”
a solicitation with a cordiality
never any human could express
a gesture cannot be imitated
practiced from time immemorial
Meenas Poems 