1. The wintry chill is gone; the rays of sun
turned warm
In fresh spring weather new leaves grow
green;
Like sparkling peridots with verdant sheen;
The mango-tree in garden acquired her own
charm
On every branch fresh cluster of leaves,
behold!
Glistening like gems in rays of gold.
2. Though daily seen today to me they seemed
Nature’s new bounty in changing weather
With various shades of green, smooth silky feathers
A flock of red-beaked parrots fluttered and
screamed
As if they grew wild with exuberant delight
The mango tree green with birds, a merry
sight.
3. The parrots rocked on swinging branches so
free
A shelter safe for them from prying eyes;
Amidst bunches of mangoes, a luscious
surprise;
For them to feast swinging in verdant glee
The leaves shone like merry-making birds at
dawn
The parrots like fresh fluttering
mango-leaves shone.
4. The mango fruits plump and juicy in bunches
caught
My eyes in various shades of emerald green
Amidst shy parrots hid in leaves, a curious
scene
A blend of similar colours questioning my
thoughts;
In overwhelming green hues all around
Too green in this cool paradise myself I found.
5. Our show of green peace with
momentary zeal
Match not with what we do and what we
say;
Perhaps not fit to live like parrots gay;
Polluted surroundings our minds reveal;
So many creatures wiped out by human greed
We run our lives with self-destructive
speed.
6. Far from this noisy, dusty restless domain
Let me find respite in this welcoming shade
Not an artificial retreat man-made;
A happy communion where none complains
Of struggles for power and status seen
A charming blend of leafy world with parrots green.
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1st April, 2023 Somaseshu Gutala
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