PLAY THY PART

                     

                           

                                         

                               

1)   A floating miracle assuming myriad forms

       So flexible, so smooth and calm

       Cheering so many eyes with her charm

       So shines thy pliant nature friendly and warm.

 

2)     The purling stream by the mountain side

         So gracefully through pebbles glide

         Unhindered by boulders flows beside

         Just like thee taking everything in her stride.

3)     The whirling western wind from cloudy height

         Shaking mighty trees with lashing might

         Carpeting the ground with leaves fallen with fright

         Reminds me thy vibrant attitude bright. 

 

4)     The laughing lilies on blue misty hills

         Makes our hearts throb with fragrant thrill

        Our feelings swell and flow like mountain rill

         Likewise, your smiles with joy our bosoms fill.

 

5)      When the tree with so many fruits abound

          Shakes herself free a load of apples red and round

          A heap of rubies ripe shining on the ground

          Reflects thee who in giving true joy found.

 

6)      Like the bird flying through gloomy clouds and gales

          With colourful wings unfazed over the vales;

          As her voice echoes a melodious merry tale;

          Likewise, your efforts move, not stagnant and stale. 

 

7.       Like the coloured spectrum of rainbow in the sky 

          Like the shimmering glow of butter-flies

          Like the blooming lotus blossoms at sunrise

          Make me happy to see thy growth mature and wise.

 

8)      So many pretty things flash before my mind

         To speak about you, so liberal and kind;

         In simple ways immense pleasure, you find

         You play your part with zest that God assigned. 

   

  (With many, many best wishes to my daughter, Sri, on her birthday) 

  16th October, 2021                Somaseshu Gutala