Beyond the urban sprawl and the fringe of concrete civilisation was heard a thunderous reverberation
A harsh demonic grating of electric saws and frenzied verbal agitation
A rude intrusion to our peaceful activities in the shade of a sprawling tree
Soon peace pervaded and a tutored voice within carelessly registered another indiscriminate human spree
This is the fashion of the day the slash the burn the endless acts of deforestation
The wanton human lust the reckless race the insatiable desires to be appeased without hesitation
Lost in reverie I was soon overcome by drowsiness and lulled into slumber
Rudely awakened by the tinkling of anklet bells and a melodious number
As if in a trance I visioned Aranyani the elusive goddess of the glade beckoning me to the wilderness
Mesmerised I followed eager to keep pace with her agile gait in unwarranted recklessness
Deep in the weald in a clearing enthroned was a pantheon so wondrous
All divinities of the coppice gods goddesses nymphs spirits good and monstrous
The assembly all grim and sombre gathered in parley concerned about their declining regime
Actaeon, the God of wilderness thundered that mortal greed must be curbed
Had they not provided from cradle to coffin
Selflessly forgiven all acts rapacious and erroneous
But the onslaught not to recede the clamorous approach now mutilated their souls with effects horrendous
The Dryads the nymphs of the trees mourned their frequent dislocation
Weary were they of impermanence unfamiliar shelters and relocation
Then the Goddess of Earth Gaea did concede the failing within
Never had they protested
Had they opposed the tree feelings in the Cedar forest
When the Sumerian heroes of Gilgamesh had rampaged
Undaunted ravages flourished in the Merkwood
Roman Hercynian forest and all possible forestation
Emboldened and unrestrained the surge advanced with aggression and determination
At the periphery I stood stupefied and grounded a mute spectator
A partner in creating ecological trauma and mutilation of our benign benefactor
An errant Xylophile silently I vowed to make amends
To recreate and conserve the pristine glory trampled by urban chaos.
~By: Veena Umesh Sood~
Images: Pinterest
I wish we could do more to save forests rather than holding seminars and writing articles .
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Definitely! I agree often more debated an issue the least addressed it is.Thank you for visiting my blog and your participation on such a sensitive subject.
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Most welcome
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Awesome Veena , a reminder to all of us !
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Yes I try to keep in mind the issues which disturb me and share them with those who are sensitive towards them.Thank you for your concern and participation.
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I’ve read all your posts. Not only are the issues you choose to write about, deservedly, attention-seekers, but also the proficiency with which you do it is impressive. You’re an incredible writer. Keep at it! š
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Thank you so much.Appreciation such as yours is an incentive.
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An eloquent and powerful reminder to do all we can to protect the earth, Veena. Thank you for sharing this.
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Thank you for appreciating my post.
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This was fantastic! Not only as a rabid environmentalist, but as a historian, This made me smile as it connected the past, to the ethereal, to the present, to our souls. All interconnections!
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Thanks for delving in the depth of the post. It justified my attempt to interconnect.
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Excellent read Veena
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Thank you.
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Where do you get these amazing photos from ? Lovely art to match your marvellous poetry. Fab.
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Many a time my daughter helps me to find them on pintrest. She puts it on the blog. In fact I started blogging on her insistence.She writes beautifully you must visit her blog also.
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That’s wonderful ! Family of bloggers huh š
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Brilliant piece, aunty! Powerful & hard hitting!
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Thank you.Kunal roles are reversed .we encouraged and helped our children to blossom now I enjoy the same security and comfort.I had to evolve and find myself with filial support.God bless your generation for the care and concern they show. My work reflects that support.
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good to hear that! Thanks!
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Incredibly gifted piece of writing from an immensely sensitive soul. Great work!
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Thanks its all of you that make my work good.
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Then we are very lucky!ššHave a great day/night!
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Amazing piece of art again. All the works i find on this blog are enough to scare me! š I need to spend a few years to learn at least a half of the words used! .I failed to find the like button though.
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Hey you write well.Don’t give my words too much credit. Simple words convey the same thoughts.
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š I am not a writer actually hence they are not much of literary value. I write just anything and often make people feel miserable too.
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I wrote about trees too .. tall trees talk
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The words you have employed to put your thought across do their job by striking home the fervor with which you advocate this cause. This is a brilliant piece of work.
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Thank you. If my words are able to convey my thoughts it indeed is an achievement. Thank you for your appreciation.
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Beautiful and heartbreaking.
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Thanks! š
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Beautifully written Veena aunty! We certainly need to do more to save the environment. And once again the touch of mythology in this one just made me love it more. I’m afraid most people today would be lost due to all those references, but your poetry is a work of pure genius!
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Thank you! I love mythology especially Greek it fascinates me .I can’t resist the temptation to mention it in my ramblings.
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š I love it too, but writing poems on it seems a herculean task! (pun intended) š
Always happy to read your Greco-Roman poems! (it’s easier and much better than trying to concoct one of my own šš)
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Such a lucid and beautifully written article!
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Thank you so much.I appreciate your keen interest and frequent visits to my blog.
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Your pieces are honestly very inspiring and touching… They keep me coming back for more and more
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Thank you once again. š šš
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Keep it up! This is awesome.
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Thanks a lot.Every visit to my blog brings happiness .The happiness of connecting to people.
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The picture along is very powerful.
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Thanks.šš
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Stunning words and picture, thank you!
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Thank you. Love all the appreciation..:)
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Reblogged this on shivashishspeaks and commented:
NATURE
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Thanks. š š
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This is so beautiful and heart-breakingly true.
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Thank you glad you liked it.
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Reblogged this on Fictionspawn Monsters.
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Thanks for the reblog. Also for your frequent visit to my blog.
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Wonderful poetry an a very serious subject. Thank you.
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Thank you for the appreciation and the wonderful words.
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Very well done, and I love the writing.
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Thank you so much š
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