Cow Dust

‘Cow dust’ or “Godhuli” is the shimmering dust haze created during sunset by cattle columns returning home after grazing all day. A magical time that evokes the epic story of Radha’s love for Krishna, the charming, flute-playing cowherd.

Cowbells sing of times gone by,
as cattle march in the evening light,
and golden clouds rise in the sky.

She follows him, the maiden, shy,
his flute beckons the waiting night,
cowbells sing of times gone by.

Hearts and cows and haystacks sigh,
hooves set enchanting dust in flight,
and golden clouds rise in the sky.

He turns, he smiles, catches her eye,
plays their song of love’s sweet plight,
cowbells sing of times gone by.

Through glittering haze, ravens fly,
wood fires bubble in soft twilight,
and golden clouds rise in the sky.

Incense floats from the temple high,
souls dance with angels, out of sight,
cowbells sing of times gone by,
and golden clouds rise in the sky.

Linked to Mindlovemisery’s Menagerie Villanelle Challenge.