The earth is the proper place,
The venue abounds in mirth,
For everyone it is the sole base,
The sacred soil of my birth.
I can take a plunge -- big or small
I can have a flight-- high or low
I bounce back to the earth after all
Knowing my pace-- fast or slow.
The apple that falls to the ground
Reflects the gravitational force
Birds after their flight of a round
Come back to the living source.
The earth is for the wonder-display
For the mystery-unraveling
For the most spectacular play
Of my innate talents long lasting.
Amid a song to go on the stage
I can dance in rhythmic postures
In full reflection on my eye-page
I can express myriad gestures.
I can build up my stature
Breaking shackles and manacles
Overcoming every barrier
In my path, crossing obstacles.
I am the perfume of a flower
Short but its service is admirable
I am the tree with its cool bower
Motherly love unchangeable.
I ride on the strides of tides
In the life-ocean for the aimed shore
By means of my relentless life-rides,
For tidings of victory at my door.
Creation and Criticism
Joint Issue 20 & 21 Jan-Apr 2021 Vol. 6
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