DAWN IN HILLS : HINDI POEM BY PROMILA BHARDWAJ: ENGLISH VERSION BY RAJNI CHHABRA





DAWN IN HILLS

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In hills, on opening doors 

Every early morning,

Chirping-hopping

Colourful birds 

Wish Good Morning

Blossoms bow down 

To greet you

Pure cool breeze

Touching softly

Fills freshness in eyes 

Slowly and gradually

Transmits enthusiasm and energy

In body and mind,

For performing daily chores,

Pleasant viewing 

High-low hills

Every morning

Prepare us for facing 

Ups and downs of life,

Some rare moments

In vicinity of nature

Are sufficient to tackle

Minor-major targets daylong

That are foundation of

Minor and major accomplishments

Even if, we fail to attain targets,

Virtual feeling of efforts

Nurturing self-satisfaction

Reflects in glowing faces

Peaceful, satisfied, pleased

In hills, early morning.

Vigourously shakes

Ecstatic sleep, at times,

Doubtful thoughts

Hearing distant echo of explosion

Bosom of hill has been

Shattered by some ammunition.

Stripping hills

Layer after layer,

For constructing houses, offices

Dams and night-shelters

Destroying nests, dwelling places

Making wild beasts shelterless

Turning earth into barren land

Denuding hills,

Snatching their green attire

If not stopped immediately

Devoid one day, will be

Progeny of present

Of gaining energy constantly.





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