12. The Garden Poem by Bose Perumal

I love to stroll in this garden,
Lessens my heart's indolent burden,
Nature is a responsible warden,
Rustic beauty enlivens the maiden. 4

Walking with a lively gait,
Looking into all possible sight,
Distinctly lures the morning light,
I claim to have my divine right. 8

That Mango tree holds the nest,
Crow flaps towards the west,
Playful squirrel chirp and test,
Hop and peep without rest. 12

Lanky coconut tree leans,
Parrot squats to dine and glean,
Birds chattering on unseen,
In hidden parts of green. 16

Peacock trots away in caution;
Plumes of quills without fashion,
Morning rose beckons in passion,
Losing reason; fondle with emotion. 20

Tender breeze glazes leeward,
Amorous bees passes starboard,
I deftly walk swiftly forward,
To watch the lotus that is harboured. 24

The disc green leaf fumbles,
Rolling pebble gleams and trembles,
Red fish has made the gambol,
Stumbling lotus becomes stable. 28

Frog leaps away to dive,
Water splash seems to thrive,
Rippling into round foils,
Seems to have many coils. 32

Laden with ripened fruits;
Heaves and sighs to very roots-
Tree that has grown so old,
Losing life's mirth; seems bored. 36

Soaring eagle circles high,
Watchful mouse lurks to hide;
Life is only a routine tide,
Realizing thoughts bid me to abide. 40