Invincible Spring Poem by Saroj Padhi

Invincible is the spirit of the subtle Spring

that slowly fades after fighting a losing battle

against armors of Summer with its hard sting

who reduces the koel's song to a poor prattle;



the white butterflies dancing in mid-day Sun

on baked grass try hard to preserve its sheen,

as like soldiers lush Leaves on stoic trees burn

in return to retain the tri-color's patriotic green;



flowers like outraged virgins droop from the boughs

with their looks piteously turned to silhouette Moon,

as with wind they confer how to bear without grouse

for they know in life, death is a must later or soon;



a lone bird on electric wire broods over tenuous life

of things beautiful getting lost in turmoil and strife.