78. Catherin J Pascal Dunk's "The Most Beloved", inviting Shruti Khrishna Sareen to write in the garden

I envisage a moment
in which your Goddess
meets mine.

They are crossing Talkatora Gardens,
one from each side,
along shaded walks.

High noon swelters.
At fifteen paces, they lock eyes.
Each Goddess tilts her chin.

My Goddess sports a glowing crown
of white Thai orchids; pitch-black lingerie.
Your Goddess—