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Whenever I get a chance
I visit the Ganga
To listen to her melodious voice
She wraps me up with her cool breeze
And sponges up my despair
Little Shushuks* in her bosom
Leap up in joy
Such is the Ganga
Once I came across
The Himalayas
He was serenity itself
Incarnated in tranquil rocks
Showering bliss and peace
Calming all waves of thoughts
Pouring in appreciation
For having a life
Such are the Himalayas
*Ganges river dolphins
Posted for dVerse Poetics: In Tune with Nature
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Tuesday, 28 July 2015
In Tune with Nature
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"shushuks in her bosom"--beautiful imagery and I love that you put a footnote to explain what they are....what a lovely name for a river dolphin. As I am partial to mountains....this is my favorite part:
ReplyDelete"He was serenity itself
Incarnated in tranquil rocks
Showering bliss and peace
Calming all waves of thoughts"
--Especially the idea of being serenity being incarnated in rocks....that is just so apt...that's what is seems like, isn't it?? Thanks for linking up today, Sumana :-)
Nature has a music if u listen...a serene sweet silent music awakening and soothing the spirit...beautifully written:))
ReplyDeleteYou really, really brought it home to me, that wonderful, important feeling, and made me want to stand there, in the waters. Lovely reading, beautiful, real, sincere tone to your poem.
ReplyDeleteI might just get to see the himalayas new summer, Which would be like a dream come true - pretty awe inspiring. River dolphins - are they like regular dolphin? I think I would be visiting the ganges quite often. Ha.
ReplyDeleteThey look a bit different from regular dolphins...Ganges river dolphins have synonyms like blind river dolphin because they can't see though they can detect the direction of light...
DeleteTwo sources of real inspiration and nourishment for you, I can see. That picture is breathtaking - and looks very like my view of Mont Blanc! Mountains are just so awe-inspiring, they make you soar - like the dolphins, don't they?
ReplyDeleteA beautiful tribute to Ganga.. truly there could be nothing more peaceful and tranquil..!
ReplyDeleteLots of love,
Sanaa
I can only wish I can visit the Himalayas and see the Ganga ~ I specially admire this part:
ReplyDeleteHe was serenity itself
Incarnated in tranquil rocks
I like to see these peaceful places through your eyes, Sumana.
ReplyDeleteHow interesting about the blind river dolphins...it is good to read and see this peace through your eyes - the reverence for the river and standing in it, the serenity of the mountains and their strength. A lovely write, this is.
ReplyDeleteNow I am aware of the blind fresh water dolphins, wow, thanks for that gift. Those of us who never seen the Ganges in person think of it as polluted, full of crocodiles--sort of a Kipling point of view.
ReplyDeletejust the massiveness of mountains are overwhelming to the soul
ReplyDeletemountains bring us comfort, I agree 100%
ReplyDeleteBeautiful song of praise to creation. I live near a river, in the foothills of mountains (not quite as impressive as the Himalayas, but wondrous all the same. What a gift!
ReplyDeleteA very tranquil poem. I love that you used the word "melodious." I used that word in my haiku for the prompt also. Peace, Linda
ReplyDeleteOh.. all the mountains
ReplyDeleteso majestic.. so tall
so broad
as
nature's muscle..
so humbling
they
are
to tiny humans..
oh humility
does
more
than
move mountains..:)
I can only imagine what it must be to look at the Himalayas. Or stand on the banks of the Ganges. Sigh. Thanks, Sumana, for a few moments, you took me there.
ReplyDeletePerhaps one day I can visit The Himalayas. I have been blessed to see the Rocky Mountains of Western Canada, but I would love to behold the majesty of the Himalayas some day as well!
ReplyDeleteYour world is so different from mine, but your appreciation of itnature shines through in your poem,, as does mine
ReplyDeleteShush-uks. I love that word! And the music in your opening two lines.
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