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  • Echoes of the Earth

    Echoes of the Earth

    I wear this earth on me. I draw a circle on my forehead with soil, weave a chaplet, a garland, and bangles of leaves. Sink myself in the river and keep floating… The earth lives in me. Unfolding the chapters of the story living within, slowly, the fragrance of fallen foliage rises from the heap…

  • The Dance of Dragonflies

    The Dance of Dragonflies

    Dragonflies weave the string of light, with their whispers in a golden flight. Before the advent of rain They gather to celebrate The drops of happiness from heaven. I see a reflection in their jeweled eyes Like holding tiny lanterns in the afternoon sky. They leave, Yet the hush hovers above As I travel back…

  • The Crickets’ Concert

    The Crickets’ Concert

    Twisting, turning on my bed I stay wide awake restless until the night concert begins – crickets chirping repeating cric-cric-cric… a part of me heals. (This post is a part of BlogchatterA2Z Challenge 2026) (This poem is part of my A to Z poetry series titled, ‘EarthSong.’ Read the other poems here.)

  • The Breeze of Bhimpalashi

    The Breeze of Bhimpalashi

    The gentle breeze is humming a song unknown like an echo coming from beyond; I move my fingers in the air trying to produce the seven notes of music; The twilight sky sings to me Bhimpalashi – A raga I learned in childhood, Reminding me of the truth awaiting to unfold, with the golden hour…

  • An Aromatic Affair

    An Aromatic Affair

    I have an aromatic affair. Love Enters my nostrils,  Becomes my breath; In its embrace, I sing my lover’s name. (This post is a part of BlogchatterA2Z Challenge 2026) (This poem is part of my A to Z poetry series titled, ‘EarthSong.’ Read the other poems here.)