Performed by Val Cole —— POEM: When we were whole My brother and I laughed with mirth Jumped without reason Spending smiles carelessly as if without worth Hugged and touched and kissed one another Fairies fairly magically inclined Surreal soaring youthful wonder Diwali lanterns floating personified When we were joined We never would know That … Continue reading POETRY Reading: When We Were Whole, by Sawan Patel