An Ode To Nature Poem by Ratnakar Mandlik

An Ode To Nature

Rating: 4.9


In serene guise a celestial beauty
You profess principle of equality.
Embodiment of benevolence,
At times you are cruelty's essence.
Oh greatest master craftsman,
Is human for you mere pawn?

Oh darling master of the universe
Your incarnations are quite diverse.
Enchanting are your landscapes
Mountains and valleys are picturesque.
You are no doubt very great
With motley forms, though intricate.

Oh bountiful and beloved creator,
Lovable are your acts as the provider.
Awesome are your forms when in rage,
Devastating then becomes it's rampage.
Cloud bursts and deluge on one hand
On other are parched human n parched land.

Poet: Ratnakar D Mandlik

Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Topic(s) of this poem: awe
COMMENTS OF THE POEM

The beginning instantly thrust me into the poem, form, parity, and distinctiveness. The imagery flows throughout, attaching itself to the mind as it carries the reader into the creation of visual, psyche and body. It all worked for me and I will enjoy continuing reading your poetry. I may not have time to comment fully on each poem, however, I will note its spirit for you. Elizabeth

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Geeta Radhakrishna Menon 07 February 2016

Ratnakar ji! Wonderful poem! The bountiful and beloved Creator! Yes! Loveable are His acts as the provider!

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Souren Mondal 18 February 2016

You have called your poem an ode and very aptly so. The benevolent and destructive sides of Nature is presented wonderfully here with simple beauty.. Thank you for sharing. I wholeheartedly enjoyed this poem.

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Aarzoo Mehek 26 December 2015

You gave words to my thoughts... My thoughts keep drifting and leave a trail of unanswered questions when I see all the natural calamities and disaster. And a silent prayer of thanks when I encounter all the beauty and splendour of majestic god. My compliments from the bottom of my heart. Plus Ten for this beautiful poem.

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M Asim Nehal 13 December 2015

Awesome poem, I liked it and my favorite pick from your poem....... Awesome are your forms when in rage, Devastating then becomes it's rampage. Cloud bursts and deluge on one hand On other are parched human n parched land.

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Dr Dillip K Swain 28 April 2023

I have already read and appreciated this fascinating ode dear poet. It gives me immense pleasure to revisit this wonderful ode...a spledid poem!

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Chinedu Dike 03 April 2021

A thoughtful piece of poetry written with clarity of thought and mind.

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Bri Edwards 28 August 2019

2 – " master" ? i'm used to thinking of 'Mother Nature'. [[ but I found this in a Google posting: “..In practice master (particularly as a verb) is used in many contexts where dominance is more relevant than gender, …” ]] a fickle 'master' indeed. bri :) to MyPoemList

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Bri Edwards 28 August 2019

1 – “awe” is a good word for the topic! " mot•ley incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate." [ a 'new' word adjective for me? ] " Devastating then becomes it's rampage. [ use its, not it's, of course. ] Cloud bursts and deluge on one hand On other are parched human n parched land." [ i think 'n' is considered proper ]

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Dr Dillip K Swain 30 July 2019

Oh bountiful and beloved creator/Lovable are your acts as the provider.......this is fabulous ode to nature so close to my heart! My great pleasure reading it time and again!

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Ratnakar Mandlik

Ratnakar Mandlik

Hyderabad(A.P.) , India
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