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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