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| Kans grass under a turquoise sky: image source here |
I saw her
Tip toeing
In her deep turquoise sari
Embroidered all over
With white fleecy clouds
I saw her
Drinking
Dewdrops from leaves and grass
blades
And hanging out the feathery
banners
Of Kans grass on the river banks
I saw her
Wiping off
The salty sweat of weary workers
And loosening their fetters of
duty
On their busy fields
I saw her
Weaving
Joy in every heart for
celebration
Of the coming festive season
Her Sheuli garland, lotus petals
sing fragrant songs
Sheuli flower: image source here
Wow, what a great way to describe September.. I can so understand how September bring relief from heat where you are.. Perfect
ReplyDeletea fairy flying around spreading happiness:)
ReplyDeleteNicely done.
ReplyDeleteI'd never thought of September like that!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and (to me) exotic images. I like it that you gave illustrations of the plants you mention so we can visualize them. Wonderful poem.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. Love the thought of the sky moving like an indian woman in a turquoise sari. So lovey!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI admire the personification of the month in your culture Sumana ~ She is drinking dewdrops and wiping off the sweat & mostly weaving joy in every celebration ~ Such a festive season in your part of the world ~
ReplyDeleteThanks for participating Sumana ~
This poem is filled with joy, Sumana. I hope she enjoys the festival.
ReplyDeleteYou caught a glimpse of something truly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI like that you see September as a 'she'. She seems a very benevolent goddess like kind of a woman.
ReplyDeleteYour words today are pure magic, have a good Sunday, thanks for dropping in at my blog
ReplyDeleteMuch love...
Something went wrong - hope it doesn't post twice but better than not at all... this is beautiful and September is a gracious, lovely lady in her turquoise sari
ReplyDeletebenevolent September! :)
ReplyDeletelovely imagery!
How beautiful this goddess's work as she prepares the fields, rivers and grasses by taking part in their colors and mood! Well might the workers feel refreshed in her presence. Love.
ReplyDeleteAah... very well scented and in a wonderful flow. Excellent verses.
ReplyDeleteZQ
What a gorgeous personification! I love the sight of September in her sari.
ReplyDeletevery lovely images. in love.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Sumana! Many have spoken about your personification here--it works so well and adds a sense of delicacy to the piece
ReplyDeleteHow lovely!
ReplyDeleteGreat personification!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to welcome Autumn. Let the festivities begin!
ReplyDeleteThat first image is particularly striking. I've never seen grass like that!
ReplyDeleteYou paint a picture of a person's kindness and gentle spirit. I feel as though I am watching them.
Kind thanks for visiting us at Poetry of the Netherworld.
Sumana,
ReplyDeleteThere is a sense of excitement in anticipation of the festive time. September can bring some relaxation from the summer heat too. A joyous poem.
Eileen
So gentle poem! I love the opening image especially: 'I saw her
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In her deep turquoise sari'
Very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing opening and you carried it lovingly all the way through! September has never been so honored.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful painting of September
ReplyDeleteWhat a miracle to see!
ReplyDeleteNice words.
ReplyDeleteoh, i just love this. perfect.
ReplyDeleteA lovely and interesting poem, Sumana. K.
ReplyDeleteI love September and the welcoming of Fall it brings. So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWonderful and dreamlike and yes, an enthralling.piece of beautifully drawn personification.
ReplyDeleteWonderfully painted..visualizing and could actually feel through the words.... pujo aschhe ... :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd I saw her too!
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