GLANCE

This fine gush of wind soothes my soul.

The sight of the setting sun refreshes my body as a whole.

The flight of birds reminds me of my flying aspirations.

The swerving trees make several revelations

About life and it’s swinging nature;

Sometimes being cruel and other times having a benevolent demeanour.

The shrouded sky resembles my doubts and suspicion

Regarding my dreams and ambition.

The sweet beckoning sound of the birds

That keeps on emanating from their herds

Seems to me as if life’s giving some indication

About the prevailing conditions and makes an estimation

Regarding the future and the prospects of the future

That are cloaked by the narcissism that we nurtured;

It’s time we unite and say together,

“Even though we failed to wonder

How far we have walked alone

Let’s make mankind one and sing in a single tone

The song of kindness and generosity

And let’s be compassionate and not just feel pity

At others’ sorrows and grief

Let’s do something for each other as our stay is not long but brief.”

~Swosti Prakash Sarangi (SPS)