Incense Baba

 Incense Baba placed a selection
of his favorite incense
in an incense quiver
and then went out
for his evening stroll,
leaving a swirling trail
of smoke
behind 

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Some people would hang out
near Incense Baba’s home
and wait
for him to go on a walk,
and they would follow
at a discreet distance
in order to enjoy
a fine fragrance 

Others would come out
of their homes and shops
to breathe in
the scent of the day

 And yet others
would happened upon
the wonderful smells
by chance 

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The incense today
smells divine 

Nag Champa, I think 

Yes, Goloka Nag Champa

 Nice

 The Palo Santo this morning was a treat

It was divine

 And the Sai Baba Nag Champa last week
was pretty good too 

Yeah,
Sai Baba Nag Champa is nice

But Goloka is nicer

 Yeah

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 Incense Baba made his way
through the village,
pausing
at some of his favorite spaces
to exchange a few words
or share a few moments
of silence
with friends
and with kind strangers

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 The moon was out
and stars were making their way
across the dark blue night,
and as Incense Baba walked home,
the scent of sandalwood
whirled through the night 

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