MANGO DREAMS AND GRAY AVENUES

The scent of ripe mangoes drifts on the sticky air, a glowing promise of pleasure. But below, beneath the canopy of ancient trees, the streets are hard, laid with concrete that reflects the fiery sun. A child's laughter rings in the narrow alleyways, a fleeting gleam of innocence amidst the bustle life that flows around them. The city teems w