I haven't yet discovered a joy
More jubilant than dancing carefree
To the tantalizing song of Nature.
I haven't known freedom in its full glory
Until I lost myself slowly and steadily
In the wind and the rain.
I never saw beauty and modesty coexisting
Until the flowers and the green carpet
Invited me for an informal chit chat.
The hill song is an enchanting lullaby now
I yearn to hear it again and again
To sleep well and find the music in me.
I keep going back to the hills
Bask in the delicious sun and the greenery
Read the love letter of the mountain breeze.
Listening to the inner and the outer tune
I slumber peacefully on the verdant earth
My soul talks to the flowers.
-Purba Chakraborty
(6.03.2016)
Linking this poem to Prompt Nights – When besotted with Green [8] and Poetry Pantry #292
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This is absolutely gorgeous writing Purba :D especially adore the reference to basking in the delicious sun and the greenery. Beautifully rendered. Thank you so much for participating at Prompt Nights :D
ReplyDeleteLots of love,
Sanaa
Thank you so much Sanaa :) Your words always make my day :)
DeleteBeautiful Purba...Nature does draw our soul out to be with Her forever....
ReplyDeleteIndeed Sumana. Thank you so much :)
DeleteThe parting line is especially beautiful - and the photo combined with your words convey such a feeling of joy and appreciation - it is good to find our mountain
ReplyDeleteI have a weakness for the hills and mountain..they make me feel so alive. Thanks for your lovely comment :)
DeleteNature sings a wonderful song. And when we dance and sing that song with nature, miracles happen. This is lovely, Purba.
ReplyDeletePerfectly put, Magaly. Thank you so much :)
DeleteDancing in nature....what a beautiful idea. It expresses such joy in living. I really enjoyed this, Purba.
ReplyDeleteGlad to know you enjoyed this Mary. I really romanticize such a way of living. Thanks :)
Deletei relish the joy in your freedom song, i can picture you arms outstretched twirling twirling (✿◠‿◠)
ReplyDeleteMy favourite verse is
"I keep going back to the hills
Bask in the delicious sun and the greenery
Read the love letter of the mountain breeze."
have a good Sunday
much love...
aww....that's so sweet of you, Gillena.
DeleteThank you so much :)
Every line turned out to be an exhilarating breath. :-)
ReplyDeleteZQ
Thank you so much :)
DeleteLove going to the nature like this... there is something so musical about nature.
ReplyDeleteYes, I totally agree with you :)
Deletevery soulful, darling :-) <3
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful Purba. There is nothing better that to commune with nature.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree. Thanks a lot :)
DeleteI haven't known freedom in its full glory
ReplyDeleteUntil I lost myself slowly and steadily
In the wind and the rain.... my absolute favorite
So glad to know that. Thank you :)
DeleteBeautiful ode to nature!
ReplyDeleteDownloaded your book. Thank you :)
Hope you like reading my book. Thanks :)
Delete'Listening to the inner and the outer tune'.. These are the exact words of wisdom in our life.. And the eternal conflict with us lays in keeping a distance between these two the culprit in this notorious activity forever remaining the pleasure element which hooks us to this difference thru' out our life thus chaining us for a life time.. Excellent words of poetry Purba.. Truly a freshening Message in the early morning hrs!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, Sir. We must always try to stay away from the conflict by listening to the inner and the outer tune. Thanks for your kind words of appreciation, Sir :)
DeleteBeautiful
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rupam :)
DeleteThis is the best among your writings, Purba. Being the nature lover myself..perhaps...I am biased towards this poem :)
ReplyDeleteaww....thank you so much dear. Glad to know you liked it :)
DeleteRejuvination comes in two forms, love from a child, and living in nature. love your piece.
ReplyDeleteWow...beautifully said. Thank you :)
DeleteBeautiful :)
ReplyDeleteThank you MS :)
DeleteNice one.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful poem. To be one with the nature is the best way to attain peace and tranquility.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree. Thank you so much :)
DeleteBeautiful and meaningful.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rajesh :)
DeleteNo words. Am out of words to compliment Purba. Wonderfully written ☺😇😀
ReplyDeleteThat's so sweet of you. Thank you, Prasanna :)
DeleteLoved it. I have been always partial to the hills.
ReplyDeleteMe too. Thank you so much :)
DeleteSuch a beautiful and heartwarming poem dear. Loved reading to the core <3
ReplyDeleteThanks a ton dear :) <3
Deletethree cheers to you my friend and a happy womens day :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much dear and belated happy women's day :)
DeleteBeautiful, soulful & philosophical too. Freedom could only be known its full glory by losing oneself completely. Superb, Purba. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Ravish. Glad to know you liked it :)
DeleteA lovely tribute to the world around us. One has only to stop and look.
ReplyDeleteSteve K.
Exactly. Thank you so much :)
DeleteI keep going back to the hills
ReplyDeleteBask in the delicious sun and the greenery
One often has a tendency to fall back on some safety measures when faced with some irritations. It is healthy that way! Great lines Purba!
Hank
ha ha :D True. thank you so much :)
DeleteWonderful flow in your lines. Touching! Loved it Purba.
ReplyDeleteGlad you loved it. Thanks a lot, Meera :)
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