By Somali K Chakrabarti
Scoops of bright spices
delight the taste buds, entice,
ensnaring men with
their aromas and flavors
The root of many a fights!
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© Somali K Chakrabarti
Spices have been the inspiration for trade, exploration, and war since times immemorial.
Spices brought people from Asia and Europe to India as early as 3000 B.C, which marked the beginning of Spice Trade.
The Portuguese came to India in search of spices, and they established their colony in Goa in 1510. They were followed by the Dutch, French, British and Danish, who subsequently set up their trade posts.
The Portuguese introduced chili to India. The European traders further introduced cashew, kidney beans, and different varieties of chilies.
A Tanka is a Japanese poem consisting of 31 syllables in 5 lines, with 5 syllables in the first and third lines and 7 in the rest.
Lei: A wreath for your soul is a string of short poems reflecting on nature, life, illusion and inspiration.
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