The Subsong: World Environment Day

The Subsong: Time amidst Nature is a Luxury


I’m sitting amidst an array of potted plants,
ceramic shapes and hues inspiring my words,
a crow, then another swoon upon the railing -
eyeing me, longing for an empathetic thought.

I break up two biscuits I’m having with tea,
place it in an earthenware bowl - theirs long,
to await their descent on my offering of love,
So I may feel a union with my environment.

Semi-ripe mangoes are glistening in the sun,           
on nature’s tree-basket lined by green leaves  
in all hues as a palette awaiting a paint brush:
I’m sitting at my mind’s easel, senses alert.

Two crows have picked up biscuit crumbs,
hopping about to dip in water as we do in tea -    
I get up to get their cup but they nibble dry
looking at me - as if they prefer my company.

It's late morning now, early June in Calcutta,
light rain last night has quelled nature’s thirst -         
so I have the luxury of sitting outdoors late,  
to spend time in nature with simple pleasures. 

I hear the chattering of a multitude of birds -  
pigeons on terraces, mynas, sparrows on trees   
distinct as instruments in a royal symphony          
conducted by firm hands - crows caw merrily.

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