Lulling Symphony Poem by Valsa George
Lulling Symphony
Guarded by towering hills on the East
Flanked by the Arabian Sea on the West
With its easterly shore of stretching sandy swell
That lulls the restless waves to sleep
There is a land, my land of green vegetation
Nestled among palm trees and paddy fields
Oh! I am in love with this narrow strip of land
Of rugged hills and meandering rivers
Of placid backwaters and blue skies
Of gibbering monkeys and singing cuckoos
What rich diversity you graciously provide
A land dotted with temples, churches and mosques
Where Hindus, Christians and Muslims cohabit
Where diversity flows through her arteries
And unity beats through her throbbing heart
Here souls dance to the timeless rhythm of music
Of diverse genres, vocal and instrumental
Classical and folk, sung either as solo or in groups
With the accompaniment of veena, tanpura and violin
Their varying pitches beautifully synchronized!
In the serene dawns and dusky evenings
The atmosphere gets abuzz with the soft strains
Of ‘Sopana Sangeetham', the ethnic music of Kerala,
It comes floating from inside the Hindu shrines
Flooding soul's enchanted shores,
And opening the floodgates of piety
In healing murmurs and throbbing notes
As the symphony builds up its circuitous round
It descends down as a stream of blessing
Drenching devotees in its moistening sweetness
Like the drizzle of dew drops from heaven
Making hearts ride in the palanquin of joy!
2.Veena- a stringed musical instrument, one of the oldest of Indian musical tradition, played sitting cross legged, capable of producing all ocillations of Carnatic music
3. Tanpura- a drone instrument of Indian origin used mainly in a concert of classical music, creating a melodic background, but not a melody.
I have read this poem giving my time completely and done the assessment. As per my opinion this poem is an outstanding poem. The poetess has mystically and magically presented this in philosophical way. This poem has deeper greatness. No one can deny this. This has patriotism also. I thank poetess for this greatest gift which is treasured with us and time as a real gem. Her effort is highly appreciated. A comprehensive review is done today.
A magnificent verse, Valsa. the most genuine love of home and homeland is one that wishes to communicate the essence of that home to others, to all.
A very good poem on the homeland describing the unity in diversity that prevails in the land, especially the unity among the Hindus, Christians and the Muslims with a simple mention of temples, churches and mosques. Thank you Valsa George....10
What a lovely song about your homeland- -so visual and emotive.... every people should so love their country and its people, and its particular beauties.10++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Susan, so happy for your uplifting comment! Also thanks for your high rating......!
A very well written ode regalling your country's charm and attaractions. You paint images vividly with your words. One can almost hear the sounds of the country, the light of your sun.
Thanks a lot Chito Faustino for your lovely comment! When it comes to one's own land, it is natural for everyone to wax eloquent!
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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Every heart finds the divine joy and beats with tender perception. A great moment of spirituality is felt by all here and all adore God.
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