The feminine urge

Not a perfect one,

But I'm thankful I'm born a woman.

I'm thankful to my culture.

The turmeric paste all over,

the weekly hair wash rituals

With rosemary and coconut oil

Sambrani on wet hair 

A full body cleansing.

One of my favourite books 

On Indian mythology - 

Specifically mahabharata,

With kathakali music playing mellow

Is love on a platter,

Love to no one, but oneself,

To the feminine.

To draw the eyes with the darkest kajal

Adorn the feet with padasaram with gold manikal

A small white heart on the chest,

Reddest of lipsticks, maskara

A gentle glide of a shimmery blush

Kuppivalakal, 

A red sleeveless blouse with sweetheart neck,

A black saree with black pottu

Block heels of nude colour 

Jasmine flowers circle around the hairbun,

A clutch, nude preferably,

And to be surrounded by 

the serenity of the divine.

That too with your favourite person (or dog).

Or one of the top 5

(Ponnu, Minny, Kitty, Bubly, Pil mil)

That's an ideal cleansing for my mind and body.